This skill allows students to break all bonds of their thinking, and envision a perfect solution to work backwards from. It encourages students to be fearless in brainstorming and sharing their ideas. Wishing inspires students and invokes a stronger drive towards finding solutions
Exploring possibilities and consider what has been done before
After generating as many ideas on a brainstorm consider where this problem has been solved previously. Go back to the resources and research to fine 1 or 2 places where this issue has been solved previously. How did those stakeholders solve the issue and what happened?
Imagining best case scenarios
Helps students remain inspired towards developing the best possible solution. Encourages revisiting of the brainstorming in generating wishes or creating a new brainstorm. It supports students to have a vision. Focusing on the possibilities teaches students to keep a positive frame of mind when solving problems. Encourages all team students to develops positive and constructive mindsets from team members
Future Thinking
Consider 20 years into the future what will the context look like solved. Describe this perfect place and consider if solving this problem will be significant