Classbuilding+and+Teambuilding

Classbuilding... provides networking among all of the students in a class and creates a positive context within which teams can learn. Students are part of a large supportive group -- the class.

Five aims of Classbuilding...
 * 1) Getting Acquainted [[image:timed_pair_share.gif width="233" height="210" align="right"]]
 * 2) Find Someone Who
 * 3) Similarity Grouping
 * 4) Inside-Outside Circle
 * 5) Guess the Fib
 * 6) Class Identity
 * 7) Class Name / Banner / Logo
 * 8) Class Book / Scrapbook
 * 9) Mutual Support
 * 10) Mix-Freeze-Group
 * 11) Similarity Groups
 * 12) Valuing Differences
 * 13) Corners
 * 14) Value Line
 * 15) Developing Synergy
 * 16) Formations

Teambuilding... positive way for students to interact with their teammates.

5 Reasons to do Teambuilding...
 * 1) Create TEAMs in which Together Everyone Achieves More
 * 2) Promote Real World Teamwork Skills
 * 3) Create the "Will" and Skill" to Cooperate
 * 4) Build Positive Student Relations
 * 5) Enhance Classroom Climate and Have Fun

Teambuilding Strategies ...
 * Find the Fib
 * Formations
 * Line-Ups
 * Match Mine
 * RoundRobin
 * RoundTable
 * Same-Different
 * Team Interview
 * Team Project

**Activities:**

 * 4 Corners
 * Find Someone Who
 * We Like...
 * California Dreamin' [[file:California+Dreamin’+Tour.ppt]]