Idea Generation
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Idea generation is the process you go through when creating and developing ideas. While some people claim they have experienced a eureka! moment most ideas come from active creative thinking. During week 4 we will examine some tools and techniques that will help you through this process.
Idea generation is the process you go through when creating and developing ideas. While some people claim they have experienced a eureka! moment most ideas come from active creative thinking. During week 4 we will examine some tools and techniques that will help you through this process.
Techniques for Idea Generation
Brainstorm |
Random StimuliRandom stimuli is a basic tool for generating ideas.
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SCAMPERThis tool focuses on lateral thinking and idea generation by looking at how new products, process or services could be generated by looking at where you could improve existing ones.
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Task for Week 4 - Create your own Mind map
In preparation for the final assignment, create mind map(s) of the tasks you must complete within your role.
Please add a photo of your mind map(s) along with your reflection on the exercise to your Ideas Journal before the end of the week.
Learn more about mind maps
Please add a photo of your mind map(s) along with your reflection on the exercise to your Ideas Journal before the end of the week.
Learn more about mind maps
Activity for Week 4 - Making stuff from Junk
The purpose of this activity is to apply the SCAMPER technique in order to experiment with creativity and reinvention in a structured manner.
The task is simple using the junk available in your house create something new.
Please add a photo of your final idea along with your reflection on the exercise to your Ideas Journal before the end of the week.
The task is simple using the junk available in your house create something new.
Please add a photo of your final idea along with your reflection on the exercise to your Ideas Journal before the end of the week.
Week 4 - Discussions on Idea generation...
This weeks discussion focuses on the practical application of idea generation. When and where could you use the techniques and tools discussed this week to generate new ideas? What other techniques could you use and how?
References
Mind tools, (2013). Brainstorm. Mind tools Leadership (electronic resource)
Mind tools, (2013). Mind maps. Mind tools Leadership (electronic resource)
O'Sullivan A., (2013), Creativity Remix, OER Assignment for MSc in Digital Education (Digital Futures Module)
Mind tools, (2013). Mind maps. Mind tools Leadership (electronic resource)
O'Sullivan A., (2013), Creativity Remix, OER Assignment for MSc in Digital Education (Digital Futures Module)