Where In The World
1+5-30 mins Internet (or photos from students) and Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You can do this activity by displaying the website OpenGuessr on a projector (or laptop for smaller groups), in which case spend a few minutes beforehand becoming familiar with the site.
How to run it
- 1+5-30 mins Internet (or photos from students) and Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You can do this activity by displaying the website OpenGuessr on a projector (or laptop for smaller groups), in which case spend a few minutes beforehand becoming familiar with the site.
- GeoGuessr is an ad-free alternative, but only gives you 3 free places each day.
- Alternatively, for a longer activity, you can display photos that your students provide.
- In this case, ask them to send you a photo from a trip they took, for homework in the previous class.
- Where in the world icebreaker template Hear about the team’s favorite far-flung destinations using a world map Start from this template Preview template Share The Mural world map template allows you to map and explore locations around the world.
- Whether you want to showcase where your team members live, plan your next travel destinations, or identify the locations of your customers, this template provides a visual and interactive way to accomplish these goals.
- The world map template helps you: Map the locations of team members, customers, or any other points of interest around the world.
- Gain a better understanding of global distribution and identify patterns or trends.
- Plan and visualize travel destinations or future business opportunities in different regions.
- Pen/Pencil and scrap paper for each participant
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1+5-30 mins Internet (or photos from students) and Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You can do this activity by displaying the website OpenGuessr on a projector (or laptop for smaller groups), in which case spend a few minutes beforehand becoming familiar with the site.
Alternatively, for a longer activity, you can display photos that your students provide.
In this case, ask them to send you a photo from a trip they took, for homework in the previous class.
Where in the world icebreaker template Hear about the team’s favorite far-flung destinations using a world map Start from this template Preview template Share The Mural world map template allows you to map and explore locations around the world.
Whether you want to showcase where your team members live, plan your next travel destinations, or identify the locations of your customers, this template provides a visual and interactive way to accomplish these goals.
The world map template helps you: Map the locations of team members, customers, or any other points of interest around the world.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Where In The World. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: 1+5-30 mins Internet (or photos from students) and Projector ← Back to all Activities Setup You can do this activity by displaying the website OpenGuessr on a projector (or laptop for smaller groups), in which case spend a few minutes beforehand becoming familiar with the site.; Alternatively, for a longer activity, you can display photos that your students provide.; In this case, ask them to send you a photo from a trip they took, for homework in the previous class.; Where in the world icebreaker template Hear about the team’s favorite far-flung destinations using a world map Start from this template Preview template Share The Mural world map template allows you to map and explore locations around the world.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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