Brainstorming Online
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Big Think - Medical Breakthroughs
“Big Think - Medical Breakthroughs” is an introductory activity that utilizes www.wallwisher.com to brainstorm vocabulary or a new concept online after viewing a video related to medical breakthroughs.
Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Develop vocabulary related to cancer
- Build oral fluency through group discussions
Preparation:
- Review vocabulary
- Identify language for students to practice while engaging in the brainstorming activity
Delivery:
- Introduce the tool:
- Introduce concept of brainstorming and cultural relevance (i.e. How brainstorming is valued as a process in Canadian workplaces)
- Clarify participation expectations
- View the video (BigThink.com; Harold Varmus, Director; National Cancer Institute):
- List at least 5 key vocabulary
- List 5 details from the video that can be shared with others
- Brainstorm:
- Give guidelines (rules of brainstorming) and timeline for generating ideas.
- Post new vocabulary on one wall #1
- Post one detail from video on wall #2
- Summarize:
- By breaking into groups to discuss the posted
- Conclude with one of these ideas:
- Create a master list of vocabulary words
- Create a master list of details from the video
Activity Reference Links:
The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) skills addressed by this activity are:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing