Smart Icebreaker: A Workflow for Serious Game That Promotes Intimacy among Group Members

Moon, Ji-Won; Oh, Je-ho; Oh, Se Beom; Kim, Jea In; Doh, Young Yim; Shi, Chung-Kon

doi:10.1109/culturecomputing.2013.38

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“…Although student reception to icebreakers and opening activities are mixed, both students and instructors agree on the importance of a first-class period and starting class off on the right foot (Johnson, 2012; Perlman & McCann, 1999; Zulkifli & Idris, 2021). An effective icebreaker can build camaraderie within a class that can enhance discussions and student engagement (Moon et al, 2013; Sciutto, 1995). Icebreakers differ dramatically in their scope and content—some involve sharing personal or superficial details about oneself (e.g., hobbies, deep thoughts, and likes/dislikes); some involve generating thoughts (e.g., brainstorming funny situations); yet others involve cooperative teambuilding (e.g., completing a shared task; Meyers, 1997).…”

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Implementing the Fast Friends Procedure to Build Camaraderie in a Remote Synchronous Teaching Setting

Chopik

2022

Teaching of Psychology

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Introduction Improving students’ experiences in courses has always been important; one important method for facilitating discussions is an effective icebreaker activity. Statement of the Problem The move to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges for fostering connections among students. Given the constraints in remote learning, teachers need effective and feasible ways to improve student experiences. Literature Review We reviewed traditional icebreaker activities and highlighted the potential for implementing the Fast Friends procedure in a remotely delivered synchronous class. This procedure involves a discussion guided by a series of increasingly intimate questions meant to enhance connection between unacquainted people. Teaching Implications Undergraduate and graduate students reported having a positive experience and building connections from the procedure, including enhanced classroom motivation. We share materials so interested readers and teachers can easily implement this. Conclusion The Fast Friends procedure is a promising icebreaker activity to include at the start of the semester that can help students have a positive experience and build connection with classmates.

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Section: Traditional Icebreakers and The Fast Friends Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%