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Research word games that work in classrooms for warmup or engagement #18

Open moodler opened 1 year ago

moodler commented 1 year ago

Example 1, to discuss

One fun idea for an interactive task to break the ice in a classroom could be a game called "Two Truths and a Lie". This game is a classic icebreaker that is easy to play and can help students get to know each other better. Here's how it could work in an e-learning setting:

Step 1: Introduce the game to the students, explaining that they will each share three statements about themselves - two of which are true and one of which is a lie. The objective is for the other students to guess which statement is the lie.

Step 2: Provide a template or space for students to create their statements. This could be a simple text box or a drag-and-drop activity where they place their statements into the correct category (true or lie).

Step 3: Once all students have created their statements, the e-learning module could shuffle the statements and display them randomly on the screen.

Step 4: Students can then take turns guessing which statement is the lie, using a multiple choice format where they select the statement they believe is false.

Step 5: After each guess, the e-learning module could reveal the correct answer, along with a fun fact or additional information about the student who made the statement.

Step 6: To encourage engagement and participation, the game could be designed to keep score of how many correct guesses each student makes. The student with the highest score could receive a virtual prize or recognition at the end of the game.

Overall, this interactive task is a fun and engaging way to break the ice in a classroom and get students interacting with each other. By providing a clear template and step-by-step instructions, the e-learning module can facilitate the game and make it easy for students to participate.