A variation of the Walkabout Review process, carousel brainstorming directs groups to rotate through a series of stations posting ideas on the topic or question posted at each stop. 

Additional Tags

walkabout activity, classroom support

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• After the brainstorming stage, amend your lists as you progress through the topic you are studying by sorting, ranking, further researching, or eliminating sticky notes
• As a back-to-school or team-building activity, post topics that can prompt learners to discuss shared experiences
• Use activity as a pre-assessment by posting major terms associated with the content you are about to cover and determining what learners already know

Pros

• Includes overview of the rationale for the activity and detailed directions for how to implement the exercise, as well as applications in various content areas
• A good way to assess collective knowledge in the beginning of the year or the beginning of a unit

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a