A new season of Destination Imagination (DI) is here, and your team is about to dive into an amazing adventure of problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Over the next few months, you’ll imagine, design, and build something completely unique together. But before the fun really begins, there’s one big decision to make: Which Team Challenge will you choose?
With six different STEAM Challenges to pick from (and plenty of different opinions in the mix), making that choice can be exciting… and a little tricky. Here are a few tips on how to make the process smoother and more fun.
1. Start with the Challenge Previews
At your first team meeting, take a look at the Challenge Previews. These give you a quick snapshot of each Team Challenge, including its theme, major components, and what your team will be asked to do. You’ll quickly get a feel for which ones spark the most interest.
2. Go Deeper with the Full Team Challenges
Once you’ve narrowed things down, it’s time to explore the full Team Challenges, which are available in the DI Resource Area. (Note: Full Team Challenges are available to registered DI teams only.)
Reading through the complete Challenges gives your team a better understanding of exactly what’s involved, and might help everyone feel more connected to one or two favorites.
3. Use the Team Interest Inventory
If you’re still split, try the Team Interest Inventory in Roadmap (also in the Resource Area). This survey helps each team member think through their preferences and identify what excites them most about the season ahead.
4. Break the Tie with Paired Choice Analysis
Sometimes, you’ll still end up with a tie, and that’s okay! The Paired Choice Analysis Worksheet in Roadmap turns preferences into a simple point system. No hard feelings—whichever Challenge scores the most points wins.
5. Start Creating!
Once your team has made the big decision, it’s time to start brainstorming. Share ideas, dream big, and don’t be afraid to try things that might seem wild at first—you never know which spark will turn into your team’s winning idea.
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