Crazy 8's - IDEATE

Our final activity for the weekend - the opportunity to think about what our solution might be, with the key proviso that it has to be digital.

This involved us coming up with 8 ideas (Crazy 8s), with no limit on what they could be. Initially this was simple, we all had pre conceived ideas of what we though we might do coming in to the weekend, although mine had changed significantly.

My Crazy 8s

Discussing my Crazy8s with the team

We then had to go and look at the other proposals and vote on their ideas, with a final vote on the one idea we thought was the best one. While we do not have to go with what people have voted on, it is a good indicator of what might work or what other teachers see as a tool that could be valuable for them in their classrooms, with their students.

I had two ideas that came out at an even number of votes. The one that I am leaning towards is the following:

A portal that combines key aspects of my ideas, including:
Online, interactive gratitude journal
daily mood form
rewindable learning
What could you do? (videos and activities)

For me, a portal such as this would enable students and teachers to use the aspects that meet their needs, while having choice.


I would like to say a huge thank you to the amazing team. I am looking forward to continuing this journey alongside you, sharing ideas and having fun along the way! Even though I changed my original proposal, this was met with an assurance that this was ok, and that was a huge relief!

The Team - MIT 2020