Week 2 Homework

In the second week's class we learnt about Brainstorming. We learnt about the steps taken when coming up with a solution for a problem. I learnt about the SPIDER method. SP for Spectator, I for Insider D for Dreamer E for evaluator and R for realist. Firstly, we split our problems into two groups; that which can be seen by an insider and another that can be noticed by a spectator. From the list of problems obtained our respective groups came up with a corresponding list of solutions and one thing to always remember when working on solutions is that there are no bad ideas and also pretend the sky is the limit. That is why that step is called 'Dreamer'. Once each group was done with their solutions we moved on to the next step of the SPIDER method, the 'Evaluator'. We divided the solutions into three categories; 'Absolutely not', 'Maybe with some modifications' and 'Yes we can'. Now that we had all the solutions organized we could clearly see which ones could be solved and which ones couldn't.  The Realist stage allowed us to decide which problem should be solved first and that's usually the time sensitive problem.

I learnt a lot from the class and I have no doubt in my mind that I'll learn so much by the end of the course. Rab's way of teaching is very proactive interactive and interesting that it doesn't leave room for boredom or laziness. Also, I really enjoyed the first lesson. It may have been an introductory class but I was so excited about the course by the end of it. I'm looking forward to more in depth lectures.

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