Some key questions for evaluating icebreakers and icebreaker games.

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Icebreakers -
Evaluating
Icebreakers
Some key questions
for evaluating
icebreakers and
icebreaker games.
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2. 1. Were the directions clearly
understood by the
participants? Were they loud
enough?
2. Was the leader facing the
entire group? Did the leader
make good eye-contact with
everyone?
3. Was the leader enthusiastic?
Did the leader pick up on
humorous situations?
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3. 4. Was everyone involved?
Were there periods of
waiting?
5. Were the materials prepared
and ready-to-go? Was there
minimal delay in getting
things ready for the
icebreaker?
6. How did the group respond?
Did it engage the
participants? Did they enjoy
the activity? Were they
bored? Did the icebreaker get
out of control?
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4. 7. Evaluate the length of the
icebreaker. Was it too long?
Too short? Did it leave
people wanting for more?
8. What was the atmosphere
after the icebreaker? Did it
lead into the next activity or
talk?
9. 9. How could the icebreaker,
or the leadership of the
icebreaker, have been
improved?
10. Were safety measures
maintained?
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