evoc 504 ice-breaker activity donna shea, instructor
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EVOC 504 Ice-Breaker Activity
Donna Shea, Instructor
Objective: By the end of this activity you will be able to• Interact with each other
willingly • Obtain information about
each other comfortably • Introduce each other to
the class • Develop a sense of
camaraderie with the class
Materials
Each of you will need a pen or pencil
I will pass out a 3 by 5 card, do not write on it until instructor to do so
I will also pass out a questionnaire, do not write on it until instructed to do so
Each you are unique:
• Think of something about yourself that is unique or interesting
• Pick something no one in this class would know
• Keep it short and simple• Write the information on your
card• Do not include identifying
information like age, gender or name
Here are some ideas• Places you’ve been or would
like to go• Experiences you’ve had or
would like to have• Things you have done or
would like to do• Hobbies you have or would
like to have• Awards you have received or
contests you have won• Famous or historical relatives• Interesting genealogy or
family history
Take a card – any card
• Give me your cards to shuffle
• Pick a card and check that it is not yours or anyone you know
• If you pick your own or someone you think you recognize put it back and pick again
The Game Is Afoot• Its time to play Sherlock
Holmes• Everyone stand up and walk
around the room talking to each other
• Try to find the person on your card by asking indirect questions about each other
• Do not read the card and ask if they are the person
• The idea is to play detective and find your person without letting them know what you are after just like Sherlock Holmes or Columbo
The Interview
• When you find your person interview them by asking them the questions on the interview sheet
• Write down their answers for the second part of this activity
• Get to know each other
You have 30 minutes
Time’s Up
Introductions• I need a volunteer• Thank you please ask your
person to come to the front of the class with you
• Introduce your person using the interview sheet
• Tell us your person’s interesting fact from the card
• You may sit down while your person introduces his/her person
• Has everyone introduced their person and been introduced?
Let’s Talk
How did you feel and how do you feel now about:
• Interacting with each other• Talking about your self and
others • Speaking in front of the class • Feelings of isolation and
belonging• Diversity and similarity• Other observations about this
activity
I enjoyed learning about you tonight and I hope you also enjoyed learning about each other.
I am looking forward to working with you this quarter and hope you all feel the same.
Throughout this quarter as we will explore how adults learn I hope this activity will become more meaningful to you as well.
Welcome to EVOC 504