Icebreakers for Connectivity by Stephanie Bonello

On the topic of Icebreakers

2024-02-28 00:11:08 UTC

Icebreakers are still an effective way of forming connections in the beginning of the year. However, a basic spit back a favorite fact icebreakers are outdated. They should be creative and fun. Such as splitting the class into groups and having them work together to choose what they would bring to survive on an island. The groups that are formed then could also be kept for a couple of sessions before they move to other groups. -LC, RAWC, BO, BM

Active Engagement

2024-02-28 00:11:24 UTC

Creating activities that share students feelings and emotions rather than putting students on the spot. Giving space for students to be vulnerable and share, in different mediums.

Icebreakers

2024-02-28 00:13:07 UTC

Icebreakers can be effective when they are phrased in a specific way so that students aren't made to simply tell a "fun fact." Something light and specific that a student can answer easily while still saying something about themselves feels far more approachable and easier on the student - KM, JG, RK

Icebreakers (Mostly Good!)

2024-02-28 00:13:53 UTC

We think that icebreakers are effective for getting rooms warmed up and a dialogue started. One ice breaker our group isn't super fond of is the "mimic expressions" w/out breaking eye contact.

Generally, we prefer answering a specific fun fact, like "fave dessert", and in smaller breakout groups. Then one person from the group can share if they'd like.

D.J.NN, KK, SH, NB

Icebreakers

kpmr515 — 2024-02-28 00:13:56 UTC

Certain icebreakers can be more beneficial than others especially in trying to keep students from disengaging from them. Some students may have trouble opening up to people they don't know too well and this can cause stress to them. Creating icebreakers that are not too personal and are aimed more at fun can be more helpful in having the students feel comfortable in the classroom. These icebreakers can help students find friends along the way as well

KR, KR, LM, SJ

Icebreakers

2024-02-28 00:14:14 UTC

I think icebreakers have tiers or levels- the

most basic is the usual 'whats your name &

what's a fun fact about you'; this form of

an icebreaker seems to be the most oudated.

Icebreakers that gets students moving, are more

creative are preferred!