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A stellar example of how community building is mission-critical for course creators. Here are 10 reasons why icebreakers (done well) are key
A stellar example of how community building is mission-critical for course creators. Here are 10 reasons why icebreakers (done well) are key
1/ They build group connection
Connection builds learner's buy-in and ownership.
Connection builds learner's buy-in and ownership.
2/ They contribute to psychological safety
Feeling safe builds trust, and helps learners move out of comfort zones into stretch zones.
Feeling safe builds trust, and helps learners move out of comfort zones into stretch zones.
3/ They help us share our personal stories 
This builds empathy and strengthens group bonds.
This builds empathy and strengthens group bonds.
4/ They boost participation 
When learners participate early, they are more likely to participate often.
When learners participate early, they are more likely to participate often.
5/ They open a mindset for learning
They help learners shake off stress and apprehension and step into the learning space.
They help learners shake off stress and apprehension and step into the learning space.
6/ They build self-awareness
When people have opportunities to reflect they are more likely to bring their whole selves to the learning process.
When people have opportunities to reflect they are more likely to bring their whole selves to the learning process.
7/ They foster peer support
Which leads to better quality peer learning, feedback, and coaching.
Which leads to better quality peer learning, feedback, and coaching.
8/ They increase creativity
Games spark new ideas and approaches that carry over into the learning process.
Games spark new ideas and approaches that carry over into the learning process.
9/ They set the stage for breakthrough
When people experience something different, they can start to see possibilities for change.
When people experience something different, they can start to see possibilities for change.
10/ They increase the joy factor
Because playful joy is the foundation for deep and meaningful learning experiences.
Because playful joy is the foundation for deep and meaningful learning experiences.
For more on the why, what, and how of icebreakers check out the latest edition of my free newsletter The Quest https://bit.ly/3a2Onm1
