Technical class needs games!

Hello, Dawn.

I'm not sure if this 100% meets your requirements, but I when I have a series of procedural steps that cannot be physically acted out, I often have the participants create a flow chart of the process(as long as its manageable). Here's how:

1. Make your own master flow chart of the process (I usually use Word for this).

2. Copy the master file so you can split the pieces apart by category (step, decision, etc.) You may want to dedicate one page per step - see #3.

3. Make several copies of each step (Make it easier on yourself by keeping each step of the process on the same page.)You will be assembling puzzle packets, so make sure you keep the same number of copied steps per page.

4. Print the file. I like to use brightly coloured paper, a unique color for each step, or at least each category.

5. Cut the pieces out, and assemble so that you have multiple examples of the full process flow.

6. The activity is to separate the class into teams, and challenge them to assemble the process flow chart. Give them a flip chart, tape to affix the flowchart pieces to the flip chart, and a marker to draw the lines.

First finished wins whatever you got - bragging rights, gold star, etc.

You can also just have the teams draw out the flowchart themselves, which works if they already have the steps memorized.

Now, I admit that this does not directly involve maps, but it could be tweaked to have a map subtext by saying: "Where is the information going?" The drawing of the process map is quite like setting up a AAA Triptick. I'm sure you can take the basics steps, and put a travel overlay to it, if needed.

For instance, instead of creating a basic flowchart, you can have each step in the process represent a tourist landmark to visit -- Sunset Crater, biggest ball of twine, Wall Drug...

Paul Venderley
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