Developing

In the Creative Problem Solving process, developing is the stage where you move from ideas to solutions by evaluating and strengthening the ideas. CPS is not a linear process so moving through each stage happens as often as you need it to.

I ended the ideation process with the following statement:

What I now see myself doing is creating a series of interactive modules that will introduce students to the concept of openness to new ideas and experiences, and provide them with strategies for cultivating this important personality trait. These modules will include a range of multimedia resources, such as videos, podcasts, and online articles, as well as experiential learning activities, student-led discussions, and other interactive elements.

I will also include opportunities for students to explore topics independently and to share their ideas and perspectives with one another. By the end of the course, I envision that students will have the tools and strategies they need to cultivate openness to new ideas and experiences and embrace change in their personal and professional lives.

I asked AI to generate possible concerns they can forecast which resulting in about 10 ideas total. I then narrowed the three that I felt were more important for me to think about and generate solutions for. I used the PPCO tool to do this.

Access my data & output notes here.

Results

NOW, what I see myself doing is creating a series of interactive modules that will introduce students to the concept of openness to new ideas and experiences, and provide them with strategies for cultivating this important personality trait. To create engaging and interactive content, I will use a variety of multimedia resources such as videos, podcasts, and online articles, as well as experiential learning activities, student-led discussions, and other interactive elements. I will also encourage student participation and incorporate real-world examples and case studies to promote active learning. To market the course, I will use social media, utilize email marketing, attend conferences or events, collaborate with other educators or experts, offer free resources or webinars, and leverage partnerships or sponsorships to reach potential students and increase awareness of the course. To meet the needs of diverse learners, I will use a variety of teaching strategies, make the course accessible, provide support, encourage student participation, use inclusive language, and be open to feedback. By the end of the course, I envision that students will have the tools and strategies they need to cultivate openness to new ideas and experiences and embrace change in their personal and professional lives.

Best Practices

Make sure that you continue working on one large thread going back to that thread and taking notes along the way. I made the mistake of starting new threads for each stage of CPS – this was a mistake! Keep everything on the same thread.