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Font Conference & Font Fight Videos

Melanie Mason, HSJI Office Assistant — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:02:27 +0000

Font Conference:
By College Humor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3k5oY9AHHM

Font Fight:
By College Humor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6djQHeqMwQ&feature=channel

Did You Know 4.0

Lori Henson, HSJI instructor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:48:44 +0000

This is the video I showed in the Tuesday session on developing multimedia packages. The subtitle is: "Shift Happens."

Ice Ice Breaker

Miro McPherson - University School of Nashville — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:41:04 +0000

Rules:
-the group splits into teams of two
-each team joins hands to form a line
-the lines stand parallel to each other in a filed approx. 10 yards
-the team with the oldest player goes first: they call over a member from the other team- asking them to try to break their chain of hands by saying "ice ice *name*"
-the person on the other team who was called on then runs across to the other side trying to break through the hands
-if the break through they get to take a member of the opposing team back to their side
-if they fail to break through they must stay on the opposing team

-object= collect all the players on one team (making them the winning team)

Human Knot

Ben Riesmeyer- Cathedral High School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:41:04 +0000

In a big open area, make a circle with at least 7 people. Once in the circle grab hands with two different people, who are not standing next to you. When hands are secured you will be in a knot. You must use strong communication and untie yourselves without breaking the bond between hands.
Created by: Katey Burns & Ben Riesmeyer

Two Truths and a Lie

Theresa Heitz University School of Nashville — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

To begin the game, the group needs to assemble into a circle. Before you begin, individually, try to think of interesting things about yourself that no one else would know about you. The first person to begin should introduce themselves along with, in no particular order, telling the group three things about themselves. Two of which are true and the third, false. From there the group must attempt to figure out which statement is the lie. The game continues around the circle until everyone has taken their turn.

The “Wa”

Haley Ward - Greenwood Comm High School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

1. A group of people stand in a circle.
2. Everyone puts their palms together, which will be kept throughout the entire game.
3. One person starts out with both palms together and points their hands at someone else in the circle and says "Wa" loudly.
4. The person who was pointed at puts their hands above their head and says "Wa" also.
5. Each person on either side of the person who has their hands above their head makes a karate chopping motion toward the center person, without hitting them, and each also say "Wa". This is supposed to be done at the same time.
6. The person who had their hands up points at someone else and says "Wa" and it continues.
7. If someone is pointed at does not say "Wa" or either person on either side of the one selected does not say "Wa" then they are out.
8. Those who are out may go around the outside of the circle and say "Wa" to mess up those still in.
9. There is supposed to be a constant rhythm with people saying "Wa". People are also supposed to be really loud so that the can "break the ice".
10. When two people are left, they win.

The Number Game

Abigail Kost - Floyd Central High School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

To play the number game, you must first make a circle and designate someone to say number 1. Someone else in the group must say 2 without another player saying the same number at the same time. The goal is to reach 10-20 without any repeats (people or numbers) or simultaneous outburst of numbers and every person in the group speaking at least once. Every time this happens, the game must start again with someone saying the number 1.

Would you rather…?

Anne Ellert - Signature School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

To play "Would you rather…?" first gather a group of people and form a circle. Start off the game by having one person ask the person sitting next to him or her a "would you rather" question. For example, "would you rather eat ice cream or cake?" Once he or she answers the question, he or she asks the person next to him or her a "would you rather" question of his or her own choosing. The game continues in this fashion around the circle in a clockwise order until it comes back around to the person who started the game.

Silent Football

Laura Gayle Hubrich - Floyd Central High School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

The objective of Silent Football is to stay in the game as long as possible. But the trick is, you must be SILENT. To play, have your staff sit in a large circle. Pick one player to start first. The player may either pass the ball to the right, either to one person or two people over, by tapping their right leg once or twice. They may also pass the ball to the left by using the same rules. However, if the player wants to throw to someone else in the circle, they point to a certain person with their elbow. The receiver of the ball can either pass it or block it. To block, slap your left arm and bring your left arm to your forehead. The game will continue to go around the circle until someone talks, misses the ball, or takes to long to pass.

The Animal Search

Maurena McKee - Greenwood Comm High School — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:40:14 +0000

Directions:
1. Cut out enough paper for each player
2. Write down a different animal on each pair of papers
3. Fold papers and put in an open container
4. Each player will pick a paper
5. Read among themselves and keep it a secret
6. Then everyone in the room should spread out to prepare
7. Before starting all players must close their eyes
8. Then everyone will make the animal sound they drew
9. Continue making the sound until partner is found
10. Once you find your partner open your eyes and get know each other until the whole room as done the same