This document discusses brainstorming and the differences between aspirations and possibilities in teaching. It provides questions to guide brainstorming about a teacher's classroom, including what they want to pay attention to, changes they want to see, and their intentions over the coming months. It also lists 7 rules for effective brainstorming, such as sharpening the focus, setting a playful tone, building on others' ideas, and getting physical.

1. Quick Thoughts About Brainstorming http://www.flickr.com/photos/ackolla/2274594872

4. Aspirations vs Possibilities

5. Aspirations are longer-term expressions of identity and mastery. They capture who teachers are and want to be in the classroom. Possibilities, on the other hand, are near-term expressions of what teachers would like to learn, explore, and do over the course of a semester or academic year. (Evocative Coaching. Location 3506)

7. 7 Rules for Brainstorming 1. Sharpen the focus. Edgy is better than 2. Set playful 3. Number your ideas 4. Build and jump. Not every idea has to be unique. Build on each other’s ideas. Introduce small variations. 5. Leverage the space. 6. Stretch your mental muscles. 7. Get physical