The SEE-I method for explaining ideas

We often find that we understand a topic but can't explain it to anyone. A simple method you could use to better understand and clearly communicate a concept is called SEE-I.

• State it: Clearly state the idea in a single sentence or two.
• Elaborate: Explain it further in your own words, using phrases like "in other words".
• Exemplify: Give concrete examples and counter examples of the concept.
• Illustrate: Provide a picture, diagram, metaphor or analogy of the idea.