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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'''==
 
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[[Image:pdf.png]][[Media:Toolkit_Template_Using_Energizers.pdf | Using Energizers]]
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Below you have a list of selected websites where  you can find some interesting examples of energizers:}}
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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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{{Addlink|Below you have a list of resources that provide additional information on energizers.}}
 
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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.
 
 
|[http://www.kstoolkit.org/Ball+around+the+world www.kstoolkit.org ]
 
|[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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|A wide variety of energizers that can enliven, enthuse and focus conference delegates. 
 
 
|[http://www.corporatedrumming.co.uk/energisers/talking-drums-energisers-02.htm www.corporatedrumming.co.uk]
 
|[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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|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
 
 
|[http://www.rezaayati.com/IMG/pdf/games.pdf www.rezaayati.com]
 
|[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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|An icebreaker exercise proposed by Christie Stearns in the newsletter ''Seriously Fun Training Tips''. The related website provides trainers, facilitators, and teachers with various activities to incorporate into their workshops.
 
 
|[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]
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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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|An exercise that energize the group and hear the effects of working together: Tropical Rainstorm.
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|[http://www.wilderdom.com/games/Icebreakers.html www.wilderdom.com]
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|[http://www3.caritas.org/upload/pea/peacebil-ing_1.pdf www3.caritas.org]
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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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== 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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