SCAMPER

Definition:	SCAMPER was Osborn’s idea. He came up with this acronym to ask questions that lead to divergent thinking. The acronym means: S: substitute C: combine A: adapt M: modify P: purpose E: eliminate R: rearrange or reverse With each letter, anyone can ask a question about an object to make it better.
Skills Necessary:	Students need to be able to critical think regarding SCAMPER. In order for this approach to work, students also need to find problems, so they can solve it using SCAMPER as a guide.
Implementation in the Classroom:	In the classroom, I would split the class into four groups. For each group, I would bring a different electronic device.  Some devices include a few different cell phones, laptop, headphones, Ipod, and a game controller.  Each group would have to brainstorm ideas using the SCAMPER method how to improve these devices. Some groups (more skilled students) would have more recent technology such as a smart phone. With newer technology, they have to find problems that need to improve, which will be more difficult. This project would be last for week.  They would brainstorm ideas for each letter on the first day. The second and third, day they would finalize their ideas on how to improve the device. The fourth day would be to create a presentation of their new and improved product. They would need to describe the problems they found in the device and how they have improved the product. The fifth day would be the student presentations.