Brainstorming Online

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Brainstorming Online

“Brainstorming Online” is an activity utilizing www.wallwisher.com to brainstorm on-line with a focus on debate.

Outcomes:

The learner will be able to:

  • Develop vocabulary related to bridges
  • Build oral fluency through group discussions

Preparation:

  • Review vocabulary
  • Identify language for students to practice while engaging in the brainstorming activity
  • Discuss vocabulary considerations such as providing feedback appropriately. For example, “I feel that your proposed solution is interesting.” Or “Have you thought about these factors?”

Delivery:

  1. 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
  2. Create debate
    • Post a statement such as: "Building another bridge in Edmonton is environmentally unsound" on your Wallwisher
      • Voice an opinion (student) and post on sticky note
      • Before this activity, the instructor may need to:
        • Review vocabulary considerations such as "how to voice an opinion the Canadian way".
        • Use conversation gambits such as “I feel that”, “I disagree because…”, “I agree with”
        • See Wallwisher example
        • Post link to a possible contentious blog or video around environmental concerns

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The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) skills addressed by this activity are:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing