two truths and a lie
i find that within introductions the class has a fun time doing two truths and a lie. as we take turns introducing ourselves and people are trying to guess the lies there is a lot of laughter and people seem very at ease.
What a great idea. I actually have used this as an icebreaker with ES/MS/HS classrooms (I am a community educator for a local non-profit). I never thought to use it in my college "online" classroom. What a fun idea.
I have done this before, and it is really a great introduction and ice breaker. You are right. There is usually a great deal of laughter during this activity.
The nice thing about this game is that it can be used even if the students know each other. We all have our little secrets!
I almost always find a unique way to connect with students because of this activity. A side benefit is that it makes it easier to remember most names.
Bruce
I remember playing this game when I was in grade school, and it was a lot of fun. We only played with friends, and it was never as an introduction activity. This is a great idea. For my first class this quarter I was having trouble thinking of a god way to get everyone to introduce themselves. I will have to try this next time!
