Activities and games provide a more robust and interesting experience for learners, and help to engage all their senses. In this course, new or nearly new trainers learn: to create buy-in by using well-designed activities and games, how to encourage reluctant learners, how to use humor even when they aren’t a naturally funny person, and how to create their own activity. Course Topics: Session One: Course Overview Session Two: Let’s Have Some Fun! Background Information The Value of Games Favorite Games Session Three: Getting Everyone on Board Getting Buy-In Learning From the Truly Greats and Big Mistakes Session Four: Choosing the Right Game Types of Games Dealing with Reluctant Participants Session Five: When Games Go Badly Troubleshooting Games Difficult Situations Session Six: Using Humor in Training Session Seven: Wavy Lines Session Eight: Quick and Easy Games Why These Games? Hot Potato Passing Introductions The Orange Session Nine: Creating a Game Recommended Reading List Personal Action Plan