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| − | {{Term|ENERGIZER|A short activity that develops readiness for the next learning event. They are commonly used after a break to stimulate or refocus the group; they can involve some form of physical activity to "wake up the group". When used they impart energy, vitality and spirit to the learners, enhancing readiness for learning. <ref> [http://www.audioenglish.net www.audioenglish.net] ( 28 July 2008) , [http://www.encyclo.co.uk www.encyclo.co.uk] ( 28 July 2008), [http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu www.kellogg.northwestern.edu] (4 September 2008), E-Learning Solutions on a Shoestring, Jane Bozarth, 2005 </ref>}} | + | {{Term|ENERGIZER|A short activity that develops readiness for the next learning event. They are commonly used after a break to stimulate or refocus the group; they can involve some form of physical activity to "wake up the group". When used they impart energy, vitality and spirit to the learners, enhancing readiness for learning. <ref> [http://www.audioenglish.net www.audioenglish.net] ( 28 July 2008) , [http://www.encyclo.co.uk www.encyclo.co.uk] ( 28 July 2008), [http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu www.kellogg.northwestern.edu] (4 September 2008), E-Learning Solutions on a Shoestring, Jane Bozarth, 2005, [http://www.hrdpress.com www.hrdpress.com] (12 November 2008), </ref>}} |
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*Plan the length of activity and reserve enough time. | *Plan the length of activity and reserve enough time. | ||
*Outline the expected results of the activity. | *Outline the expected results of the activity. | ||
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=='''Job Aid'''== | =='''Job Aid'''== | ||
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| + | [[Image:pdf.png]][[Media:Visualisation_in_Participatory_Programmes_-_Games_and_Exercises.pdf | Games and Exercices by Unicef]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:pdf.png]][[Media:100_ways_to_energize.pdf| 100 ways to energize]] }} | ||
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|[http://www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf www.rezaayati.com] | |[http://www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf www.rezaayati.com] | ||
| − | |A series of games and energizers that can be used in a workshop, helping participants to regain energy and also to create a bonding positive atmosphere | + | |A series of games and energizers that can be used in a workshop, helping participants to regain energy and also to create a bonding positive atmosphere. |
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|[http://www.trainingmakescents.com./_assets/pdf/Newsletter-Seriously_Fun_Training_Tips.pdf www.trainingmakescents.com] | |[http://www.trainingmakescents.com./_assets/pdf/Newsletter-Seriously_Fun_Training_Tips.pdf www.trainingmakescents.com] | ||
| − | |An icebreaker exercise proposed by Christie Stearns in the newsletter ''Seriously Fun Training Tips'' | + | |An icebreaker exercise proposed by Christie Stearns in the newsletter ''Seriously Fun Training Tips'', a free weekly publication that provides trainers, facilitators, and teachers with various activities to incorporate into their workshops. |
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|[http://www.wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakers.html www.wilderdom.com] | |[http://www.wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakers.html www.wilderdom.com] | ||
| − | |Several examples of energizers descriptions and websites. | + | |Several examples of energizers descriptions and links to additional websites. |
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|[http://www.unssc.org/web/images/downloads/Games%20&%20Exercises%20VIPP%20UNICEF.pdf www.unssc.org] | |[http://www.unssc.org/web/images/downloads/Games%20&%20Exercises%20VIPP%20UNICEF.pdf www.unssc.org] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 2 February 2012
 ENERGIZER |
| A short activity that develops readiness for the next learning event. They are commonly used after a break to stimulate or refocus the group; they can involve some form of physical activity to "wake up the group". When used they impart energy, vitality and spirit to the learners, enhancing readiness for learning. [1] |
 Using Energizers |
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Job Aid
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 100 ways to energize |
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| Below you have a list of resources that provide additional information on energizers. |
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| www.kstoolkit.org | A very simple energizer to replace the boring round of table of self-introductions at the beginning of an international workshop: Ball around the world. |
| www.corporatedrumming.co.uk | A wide variety of energizers that can enliven, enthuse and focus conference delegates. |
| www.rezaayati.com | A series of games and energizers that can be used in a workshop, helping participants to regain energy and also to create a bonding positive atmosphere. |
| www.trainingmakescents.com | An icebreaker exercise proposed by Christie Stearns in the newsletter Seriously Fun Training Tips, a free weekly publication that provides trainers, facilitators, and teachers with various activities to incorporate into their workshops. |
| www.wilderdom.com | Several examples of energizers descriptions and links to additional websites. |
| www.unssc.org | UNICEF - Games and Exercices, section I and II have several examples of energizers. |
References
- ↑ www.audioenglish.net ( 28 July 2008) , www.encyclo.co.uk ( 28 July 2008), www.kellogg.northwestern.edu (4 September 2008), E-Learning Solutions on a Shoestring, Jane Bozarth, 2005, www.hrdpress.com (12 November 2008),