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The text discusses the SCAMPER creativity tool.

After reviewing this in the text, complete


the following chart with examples not found in the text. In the explanation column briefly
explain how the example relates to the question.

Questions Example Explanation

Substitute: What else A diceless tabletop In the vast majority of all


instead? Who else instead? roleplaying game. roleplaying games dice are
Other ingredients? Other used to determine random
material? Other time? Other factors. Removing this
place? changes the game structure.

Combine: How about a An Arnold Palmer This is a non-alcoholic drink


blend? Combine purposes? that combines lemonade
Combine materials? and iced tea together. It
eliminates the choice of
which to drink.

Adapt: What else is like this? Goldendoodle A hybrid dog that appeals to
What other idea does this many by combining two of
suggest? How can I adjust to the most popular dog
these circumstances? breeds in the United States.

Modify: Different order, Micro SD card A smaller version of the


form, shape? Minify: What to standard SD card that is
make smaller? Slower? much smaller with the same
Lighter? What to do with less or more storage capacity
frequency? Magnify: What to and speed.
make higher? Longer?
Thicker? What to do with
greater frequency?

Put to other uses: New ways Party games in the office An ice breaker technique I
to use as is? Other uses I have used effectively to both
modified? Other places to introduce teams of people
use an item or movement? and build comradery

Eliminate: What to remove? Streaming video Removal of physical media


Omit? Understate? for faster consumption of
the video product

Rearrange: Other layout? Mouse configuration The computer mouse is able


Other sequence? Transpose options to be reprogrammed for
cause and effect? Transpose
positive and negative? How both left and right-handed
about opposites? configurations.

Reverse: Interchange Ratcheting screwdriver A switch is able to change


components? Other pattern? the resistance of the
Backward? Upside down? screwdriver allowing for
screwing and unscrewing.

Assignment will be assessed using the following criteria:

 The chart contains accurate examples for each of the 8 questions.


 The chart contains accurate explanations for each of the 8 questions.
 Writing is clear. Used appropriate grammar and writing to express ideas.
References (if used) were cited properly.

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