Mobile Ice Breakers

The first day of school is always somewhat hectic. Everyone is excited to meet their new teacher and see which students are in their class. Since the students are eager to learn all about their teacher and new classmates there are several things you can do as an educator on the first day of class.

On the student's mobile device or iPad have them pull up a song, picture, or video that they are willing to show to the class that represents them the best. Then have the student tell the class why they chose the media they selected, as the picture is projected on the SMARTboard or  screen projector.

When the activity is over, have the students reflect on the activity and if they would ever want to engage in that kind if activity again.

The first day of school is also very never wrecking and not everyone is comfortable. Tying having the students interview each other via text message. After about five minutes have all the students get together in a circle and go around having each student introduce the person they just interviewed.

When the activity is over, have the students reflect on how this was a positive or negative activity.