Active Engagement Activities for Workshops & Trainings by Alison Paoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou Explore various activities to keep your participants active and engaged. en-us 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC 2024-04-05 17:58:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Two Truths and a Lie alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577716 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577716 Human Bingo alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577717 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577717 Would You Rather alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577718 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577718 Find Your Pair alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577719 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577719 Storytelling Chain alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577720 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577720 Desk Gallery Walk alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577722 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577722 Speed Networking alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577724 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577724 Common Ground alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577725 2024-04-02 15:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577725 Emotion Meter alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577730 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577730 Goal Setting alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577731 At the start of a session, have participants set personal goals for the training. Revisit these at the end to discuss progress and reflections. Encourages accountability and goal-oriented growth.

]]> 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577731 Question of the Day alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577732 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577732 Weather Report alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577733 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577733 Show and Tell alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577734 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577734 Snapshot Moment alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577735 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577735 The 'If You Could' Game alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577736 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577736 Virtual Background Challenge alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577737 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577737 Polling alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577741 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577741 One Word Check alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577742 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577742 Flashcard Review alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577743 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577743 Concept Mapping alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577745 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577745 Teach-Back alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577748 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577748 Spot the Mistake alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577749 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577749 Quiz Show alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577750 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577750 Reflection Journal alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577751 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577751 Role Play alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577754 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577754 Group Discussion alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577755 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577755 Brainstorming Session alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577757 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577757 Interactive Quiz alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577759 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577759 Think-Pair-Share alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577760 2024-04-02 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577760 Gallery Walk alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577761 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577761 Live Polling alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577762 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577762 Simulations alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577764 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577764 Breakout Rooms alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577766 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577766 Collaborative Document alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577768 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577768 Peer Feedback alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577769 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577769 Group Challenges alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577770 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577770 Fishbowl Conversation alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577772 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577772 Joint Problem Solving alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577773 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577773 Community Brainstorm alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577774 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577774 Project-based Learning alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577775 2024-04-02 15:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940577775 Human Knot alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940595178 Participants stand in a circle, each grabbing someone else's hand across the circle. The goal is to untangle the human knot without releasing hands. This physical activity encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.

]]> 2024-04-02 15:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2940595178 Mood Meter Sharing alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941948587 Introduce a mood meter, a tool divided into quadrants representing different emotional states. Participants share where they are on the mood meter and why. This activity supports emotional literacy and self-awareness.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941948587 The Marshmallow Challenge alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941949507 Teams are given 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. The task is to build the tallest free-standing structure with the marshmallow on top in 18 minutes. Encourages creativity and teamwork.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941949507 Scavenger Hunt alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941950226 Create a list of items or clues that participants must find within a certain area or time limit. Can be done individually or in teams. Encourages exploration and teamwork, and adds a fun competitive element to the activity.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941950226 Storyboarding alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941951088 Divide participants into small groups and give them a scenario or theme. Each group creates a storyboard or comic strip illustrating their interpretation. Encourages collaboration and creativity, while giving insight into participants' thoughts and perspectives.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941951088 Celebration Circle alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941951629 Begin or end each session with a circle where participants share recent personal or professional achievements. This practice builds a positive group dynamic and encourages participants to recognize and celebrate their successes.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941951629 Challenge Jar alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941952163 Have a jar where participants can anonymously write down a challenge they're facing. During check-in, draw and discuss solutions as a group. This fosters a supportive environment and encourages problem-solving.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941952163 Rose, Thorn, Bud alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941952557 Participants share a 'rose' (something positive), a 'thorn' (a challenge), and a 'bud' (something they're looking forward to). This activity allows for a holistic check-in that acknowledges both the good and the tough.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941952557 Gratitude Round alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941953090 Encourage participants to share something they're thankful for. This can be personal, professional, or related to the group. Fosters a culture of gratitude and positivity within the group.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941953090 Energy Check alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941954450 Ask participants to rate their energy level on a scale of 1-10 and explain why. This quick check-in helps gauge the group's mood and can inform the facilitation strategy for the session.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941954450 Pulse Check alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941954764 Periodically pause the session to check in with participants about how they're feeling about the material, the pace, and their overall experience. Provides valuable feedback for the facilitator and ensures participant needs are being met.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941954764 Mindful Minute alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941955262 Begin sessions with a minute of mindfulness, where participants can meditate, breathe deeply, or reflect silently. This helps center the group and prepares them mentally and emotionally for the session ahead.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941955262 Find Someone Who alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941963818 Distribute a bingo-style sheet with various traits or experiences. Participants mingle to find someone who matches each square. Promotes connections and dialogue.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941963818 One Word Check-in alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941964808 Everyone shares one word that describes their mood or expectation for the session. Quick and effective for gauging group mood.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941964808 Traffic Light alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941965615 Participants use red, yellow, and green cards to signal their understanding of a concept. Instant feedback for the facilitator.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941965615 Quiz Time alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941965956 Utilize an interactive quiz tool like Kahoot! to assess understanding and inject fun into the learning process. Enhances retention and participation.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941965956 Silent Debate alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941967075 Participants write their thoughts on a topic on sticky notes and stick them to a board. Encourages reflection and diverse viewpoints without speaking pressure.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941967075 Team Problem-Solving alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941967921 Break participants into small groups to solve a specific challenge together. Encourages teamwork and creative thinking.

]]> 2024-04-03 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941967921 Group Mind Mapping alisonpaoletta https://padlet.com/MIUIVBehavior/i4cyer6xomxbj8ou/wish/2941968392 Create a mind map as a group on a large paper or digital platform. Fosters collective brainstorming and idea generation.

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