Deliverable
Concept Sketch & Rationale
Effective Communication
Content Expertise
Self Directed Learning
Project Launch
Submission Required
Produce a deliverable that captures a broad range of project ideas aligned with participants' professional interests. The outputs include a documented brainstorm (quantity over quality), concept sketches or storyboards for the top ideas, a feasibility/impact matrix to compare options, and a clearly justified Top 3 concepts with rationale. This work primes subsequent iterations and helps connect ideas to real-world contexts and the six competencies.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Goal Setting (5 min) |
| 2 | Mindset Mixer: Brainstorm Diverse Project Ideas (10 min) |
| 3 | Discuss Top Ideas and Develop a Concept Sketch (10 min) |
| 4 | Feasibility and Impact Matrix Creation for Top Ideas (10 min) |
| 5 | Presentation of Top 3 Concepts with Rationale (10 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a worksheet with sections for brainstorming, concept sketches, and a feasibility/impact matrix.
Student-facing instructions
You will collaborate with your peers to brainstorm project ideas that align with your professional interests and the Big Picture model. First, engage in the mindset mixer to generate diverse ideas. Then, select your top ideas to create concept sketches. Evaluate your ideas using the feasibility and impact matrix, and identify your top 3 concepts. Finally, prepare a brief presentation justifying your selections.