BRAINSTORMING:
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The
more ideas, the better!
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Discuss
ideas
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Keep
your mind open to ALL ideas, both your own and others.
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Do
not judge your brainstormed ideas (good or bad)
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It’s
acceptable to repeat ideas
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It’s
acceptable to “piggyback” off someone else’s idea
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Wait
for the silence to end; the greatest creativity follows
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Throughout
the whole process, make sure that EVERYONE is encouraged to participate and that
everyone’s input is treated with respect.
Remember that everyone has something to contribute.
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Assure
that everyone is able to participate - no one dominating, no one excluded
ROLES:
Facilitator:
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Help
keep the group on task
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Assure
that everyone is able to participate - no one dominating, no one excluded
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Remind
people to listen as others are talking
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Encourage
people to respect and use their different perspectives and views
Recorder:
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Listen
for key words; do not edit - use exact words
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Capture
the basic ideas, essence
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Write legibly, 1 to 1-1/2 inches high
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Do
not worry about spelling
Spokesperson:
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Be
sure you understand what you are expected to report
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Listen
carefully to the discussion
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Report
out key points as requested at the end of the activity
Timekeeper:
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Watch
the time to assure that the group completes its task
