EVOC 504 Class Activity Donna Shea, Instructor

Objective By the end of this activity you will be able to: Interact with each other willingly Obtain information about each other comfortably Introduce each other to the class Develop a sense of camaraderie with the class

Materials Each of you will need a pen or pencil I will pass out a 3 by 5 card, do not write on it until instructor to do so I will also pass out a questionnaire, do not write on it until instructed to do so

Each you are unique: Think of something about yourself that is unique or interesting Pick something no one in this class would know Keep it short and simple Write the information on your card Do not include identifying information like age, gender or name

Here are some ideas Places you’ve been or would like to visit Experiences you’ve had or would like to have Things you have done or would like to do Hobbies you have or would like to have Awards you have received or contests you have won Famous or historical relatives Interesting genealogy or family history

Take a card – any card Next I will collect and shuffle the cards Pick a card and check that it does not belong to you or anyone you know If you pick your own or someone you think you recognize put it back and pick again

The Game Is Afoot Its time to play Sherlock Holmes Everyone stand up and walk around the room talking to each other Try to find the person on your card by asking indirect questions about each other Do not read the card and ask if they are the person The idea is to play detective and find your person without letting them know what you are after just like Sherlock Holmes

The Interview When you find your person interview him or her by asking her or him the questions on the interview sheet Write down the answers for the second part of this activity Get to know each other

You have 30 minutes Times up

Introductions I need a volunteer Thank you, please ask your person to come to the front of the class with you Introduce your person using the interview sheet Tell us your person’s interesting fact from the card You may sit down while your person introduces his/her person Has everyone introduced their person and been introduced?

Let’s Talk How did you feel at the beginning of class and how do you feel now about: Interacting with each other Talking about your self and others Speaking in front of the class Feelings of isolation and belonging Diversity and similarity Other observations about this activity

I enjoyed learning about yourself tonight and I hope you also enjoyed learning about each other. I am looking forward to working with you this quarter and hope you all feel the same. Throughout this quarter as we will explore how adults learn I hope this activity will become more meaningful to you as well.

Welcome to EVOC 504