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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> }}
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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, [http://www.hrdpress.com www.hrdpress.com] (12 November 2008), </ref>}}
  
  
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=='''Guidelines'''==
 
=='''Guidelines'''==
 
*Prepare the material needed.  
 
*Prepare the material needed.  
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*Plan  the lengh of activity and reserve time in your training session.  
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*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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*Give the instructions clearly.  
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In the book "50 Creative Training Openers and Energizers", the authors provide a matrix where you can identify at a glance whether an activity is most useful as an networker, team builder, task tension reducer, or focuser.<ref> 50 Creative Training Openers and Energisers, Bob Pike and Lynn Solem, 2000 </ref> }}
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=='''Job Aid'''==
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[[Image:pdf.png]][[Media:Toolkit_Template_Using_Energizers.pdf | Using Energizers]]
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{{Addlink|On the following link you will get examples of energizers, warmups, and [[Icebreaker|icebreakers]]  Descriptions and Websites:
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[http://www.wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakers.html www.wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakes.html]
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*A very simple energizer to replace the boring round of table of self-introductions at the beginning of an international workshop:
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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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[http://www.kstoolkit.org/Ball+around+the+world www.kstoolkit.org/Ball+around+the+world ]
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*There are a wide variety of energisers that can enliven, enthuse and focus conference delegates. To find out the types of activity available, how they can be used to enhance conference messages, click on the following link:
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[[Image:pdf.png]][[Media:100_ways_to_energize.pdf| 100 ways to energize]] }}
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[http://www.corporatedrumming.co.uk/energisers/talking-drums-energisers-02.htm www.corporatedrumming.co.uk/energisers/talking-drums-energisers-02.htm]
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*This section contains a series of games and energizers that can be used thoughout the workshop. They will help when participant energy is low and help create a  bonding positive atmosphere:
 
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[http://www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf]
 
  
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*Christie Stearns publishes ''Seriously Fun'', a free weekly publication that provides trainers, facilitators, and teachers with activities to incorporate into their workshops. You can sign up for the newsletter at [http://www.trainingmakescents.com. www.trainingmakescents.com]<ref> [http://www.thiagi.com www.thiagi.com] ( 13 October 2008) </ref>
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{{Addlink|Below you have a list of resources that provide additional information on energizers.}}
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|[http://www.kstoolkit.org/Ball+around+the+world www.kstoolkit.org ]
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|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.
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|[http://www.corporatedrumming.co.uk/energisers/talking-drums-energisers-02.htm www.corporatedrumming.co.uk]
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|A wide variety of energizers that can enliven, enthuse and focus conference delegates.  
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|[http://www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf www.rezaayati.com]
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|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]
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|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]  
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|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]  
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|UNICEF - Games and Exercices, section I and II have several examples of energizers.
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*In the book "50 Creative Training Openers and Energizers", the authors provide
 
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[http://www.pfeiffer.com/WileyCDA/PfeifferTitle/productCd-0787953032,descCd-authorInfo.html?print=true
 
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== References ==
 
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 2 February 2012

Term2.png 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]


Toolkit.png Using Energizers

Guidelines

  • Prepare the material needed.
  • Plan the length of activity and reserve enough time.
  • Outline the expected results of the activity.
  • Give clear instructions.

Job Aid

Pdf.png Using Energizers


MATERIAL.png Additional Materials

Pdf.png Games and Exercices by Unicef

Pdf.png 100 ways to energize


Link icon.png Web Resources
Below you have a list of resources that provide additional information on energizers.
Link Content
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

  1. ↑ 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),
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