Do it all wrong! Using reverse brainstorming to generate ideas, improve discussions, and move students to action

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Ideas dumped? Students stumped? Case studies slumped? Try it backwards! Reverse brainstorming is known for its usefulness as a way to improve student creativity, expand ideas and expression, and draw out group discussion. In this session, we will discuss the varied and multiple uses of reverse brainstorming in the classroom. Examples of how it can be used in accounting, organizational behavior, quality management, ethics, entrepreneurship, and research courses will be discussed. We will model reverse brainstorming during the session; come join us for some backward thinking!

Author(s):

Marcia Hagen    
Metropolitan State University
United States

Eric Grube    
Metropolitan State University
United States

Allan Bernard    
Wartburg College
United States