Collage My Life

Description

Individuals prepare a personal collage of photos and icons that represent themselves. Share the collage and image meanings in the program icebreaker.

Why we like it

A colorful way to prepare a personal icebreaker with additional pair and group discussion options.

Process

1. Participants create a collage or whiteboard of their personal photos, images, or icons. Giving parameters (ex. how many images to include, topics to include, etc.) or an example template is a good idea.
2. Participants share their image using screen share, file sharing, or uploading on a shared platform.
3. Participants explain their collage and images as an icebreaker.
4. Add more group discussion and Q&A if desired.

Daisy chain options

a) In communication or presentation programs, the live report could serve as the benchmark presentation. Consider giving other evaluation criteria in advance with this option. Consider recording the live presentations.
b) In design or visual aid programs, the images and arrangements can be evaluated. For example, instead of a collage, participants can follow specific slide designs or rules.

Variations

a) Guessing game: Collages are shared without any explanation. Other participants guess the meaning of the images and/or who shared the collage.
b) Pairs or groups organize collages to introduce their group and group members.

External links

Free images with very few restrictions: Pixabay
Millions of free images legal to use and share: Smithsonian Open Access
Online white boards for group collaboration: Board.net, Limnu, Miro, and Mural
Online sketch pad for art (among other things): SketchPad 

Share using the icons below or direct link to this activity: https://knowmium.com/tools/2020/6/2/collage-my-life