(A) Introduction; an alternative icebreaker
WORKSHOP 1
Age Range or Target Group/ Asulym-seekers, refugees 16-40, minimum 3 maximum 30
Duration: 20 minutes (5 minutes for briefing and preparation, 15 minutes for activity)
Interrelated Concepts that the workshop deals with/ Multiculturalism, inter-religious dialogue, history, language, general facts.
General Aim/ Group quiz activity that aims to begin the process of team building and creating a positive group dynamics, we suggest that this ice breaker be used in addition to other ice breakers rather than exclusively, this activity also helps highlight in a positive way cultural and historical differences.
Objectives/
- To stimulate dialogue among participants
- Highlight in a positive way cultural and historical differences
- Create healthy competition between different individuals
- Raise awareness of cultural differences
- Start the process of creating group dynamic when used in complement with other ice breaking activities
Instructions (Step by Step process)/
This game is best played with a large group, so participants can interact with each other and comment on the questions as they arrive. This creates a group dynamic and positive energy which helps to subtly and naturally enhance team building.
Instructor:
Use device (smartphone, tablet or PC) open browser and access: https://bit.ly/2y7IYrz click “classic” option and then “ready to join”. Kahoot will give you a game PIN please take note of this 7 digit long PIN on a piece of paper (you will need to give this PIN code to the participants).
Players / Participants:
Use device (smartphone, tablet or PC) open browser and access: www.kahoot.it enter the 7 numerical long PIN supplied by the instructor.
The game will begin, a series of questions will be put forward (you have approx 20 secs to answer each questions), these questions will be displayed on the instructors screen (so make sure it is either visible to all or plugged into a projector) use your smartphone to answer the questions. At the end of the game the winners will be displayed on the primary screen.
Participants may talk and interact during the game
Resources:
Video demo of Kahoot:
https://youtu.be/z8YWsjur-Vc?t=11 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQRpKhZkVt0
More resources on Kahoot: http://kahoot.it
Helpful questions
- Were you surprised by well or badly you did?
- Any answers you found surprising?
- If you were to create your own quiz, what questions would you add? share some interesting facts about your home country.