Ball Toss –\u00a0<\/strong>Simply have everyone stand at the end of a unit of training. \u00a0Give instructions that as the ball is tossed around the room the person receiving the ball should:<\/p>\n The instructor then tosses the ball to someone in the room to start the process. \u00a0When everyone has shared the last person tosses the ball back to the instructor.<\/p>\n Walk-About –\u00a0<\/strong>This is an excellent way to overcome the afternoon blah’s by getting everyone out of their seat. \u00a0Tell everyone to pick up their workbooks, find someone in the room they have not yet interacted with and then take a walk-about. \u00a0During the walk-about they have to leave the room, share 2-3 things they have learned so far during the day of training, and be back in their seats in 9\u00a0minutes. \u00a0Set a timer and tell the class to begin. \u00a0Encourage them to go on a walk-about outside if the weather permits so everyone can get some fresh air. \u00a0Time required: \u00a015-20 minutes.<\/p>\n Trash Day –\u00a0<\/strong>Have everyone write a short description of what they have learned on a piece of paper. \u00a0Let them know to write clearly so someone else will be able to read it. \u00a0Once everyone has written their lesson learned, have them wad up the paper and throw it at someone across the room. \u00a0Have them continue to throw the papers around the room for 15 seconds. \u00a0Then, have everyone find one, open the paper and read it to the class. \u00a0Time required: \u00a05-7 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a previous post we discussed that closers are those activities that; allowed students to review content in an interactive way; ties the training together and; provides an opportunity for a celebration. Closers may be written into the course to end … Continue reading ![\"Jeopardy](\"http:\/\/www.poortrainer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Jeopardy-Board.jpg\")
<\/a>Jeopardy –\u00a0<\/strong>Prepare a Jeopardy board using a flip chart page and sticky notes (see picture) for a low-tech Jeopardy game. \u00a0 Create four to five broad headings covering different topics presented during the training, with five questions for each topic. \u00a0Have teams choose a topic and an amount and then award them the points if they get the answer right. \u00a0If not, the opposing team may “steal” if the answer correctly in 10 seconds. \u00a0If neither team gets the answer, the points go to the instructor or are discarded. \u00a0Click here<\/a> for a sample of detailed instruction. \u00a0Time required; \u00a045 -60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n