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10 Team-Building Games That Promote Collaborative Critical Thinking

10 Team-Building Games That Promote Collaborative Critical Thinking | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"One of education’s primary goals is to groom the next generation of little humans to succeed in the 'real world'...

Students must be engaged and cooperation must be practiced, and often. The following team-building games can promote cooperation and communication, help establish a positive classroom environment and — most importantly — provide a fun, much-needed reprieve from routine."

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Team building exercises are a great way to teach skills and change things up in the classroom. The list of ten seen in the image above are described in the post. Some of the skills learned or reinforced are communication, problem solving, and trust. For more information and to learn how to play the game click through to the post.

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The 6 People You Need in Your Corner - Forbes

The 6 People You Need in Your Corner - Forbes | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Nothing incredible is accomplished alone. You need others to help you, and you need to help others. With the right team, you can form a web of connections to make the seemingly impossible practically inevitable.

Take a look at: The Instigator, The Cheerleader, The Doubter, The Taskmaker, The Connector and The Example. Which one might you be and whom do you need to have around you to push your in new directions, to help you complete tasks, etc.? What role do you play for those around you? 

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First Class Ice Breakers Using Mobile Devices

First Class Ice Breakers Using Mobile Devices | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

All of my classes, regardless of student age or demographics – elementary gifted students or graduate students, begin with ice-breakers and team-building activities. I recently developed a passion for using students’ mobile devices to do so as this devices have become natural and personalized extensions of students’ “selves."

Daniel Weber's curator insight, October 18, 2015 8:06 PM

This source offers some interesting ways to incorporate technology in team building/ice breaker activities.  I hope to give some of these a try sometime.

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27 Ways to Build a Team

27 Ways to Build a Team | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"There are several benefits in having your students work as a team. Social Learning theory explores these benefits. But, how do you do it? Here are 27 ways to build a team."

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Learning to work collaboratively is a skill we often talk about, but how do we build teams in our classrooms? If you are asking yourself this question check out this infographic and learn 27 ways to build a team.

Ashleigh Dawley's curator insight, September 30, 2013 4:18 PM

Thought this was a great way to get thinkig about teams and different ways to form them. Uses funn interactive and proactive ways to build a team.

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The Heart of Innovation: 20 Qualities of an Innovator

The Heart of Innovation: 20 Qualities of an Innovator | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Creativity, Innovation, Team Building, Leadership, Brainstorming, Idea Champions...
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