Introduction tool
An introduction tool that I have found works well for design / photo students is to create a montage from magazine images. This is to show past experience, present goals, and future ambitions. Then each student presents his or her work. This way all get to know each other - and it helps shy designers / photographers to talk in front of a group.
Carla,
This is a nice easy way to help students get settled into a new course and get to know each other. When I have used this ice breaker we shared a lot of information plus some laughs about what was shared from out lives.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
Something I have used with success is having the students introduce themselves by stating their name, program, career goals & one interesting thing about themselves. They decide what is interesting and I always go first. I tell them I do that so that they all know that their voice is important, in addition to me getting to know them.
Hi Randy,
Thanks for sharing this strategy. I am sure it will be of help to other instructors.
Gary
