Judy Nagel says
> Yes, They came up with a product and then named it. Each student did a
> different product although if they requested to collaborate, I would usually
> let them. They really got into it! Most of the time they would keep their
> final product to themselves and at the end of the quarter, everyone would
> reveal what they did. They all tried very hard to be the best. We would then
> have a display to show what was produced. It was amazing what high quality
> work was produced. It was a lot of fun for them and me!
I am doing an ad lesson with my Advanced class and I have given similar
choices. I am really impressed with their thinking. They seem to be very
attuned to the techniques of the media and are very eager to apply their own
thinking to this lesson. I have allowed for solutions to be accomplished
through traditional graphic techniques, the computer, or video. They had no
trouble creating something totally original or adapting something that
already exists. I can't wait for the finished products.
I started the lesson with over 20 creative thinking exercises.
I am willing to share these exercises if you respond to me personally and
can open a Word document.
I strive to find lessons that reach what interests my students , not what
interests me. Advertising seems to be a winner.
