6 Fun Zoom Icebreakers to Energize Your Online Meetings
As remote work becomes a new normal, virtual meetings on platforms like Zoom have become a daily routine. However, getting everyone to feel comfortable and engaged in these meetings can be a challenge. That's where Zoom icebreakers come into play.
These simple yet effective activities can help to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, encouraging everyone to participate. In this guide, we will explore six innovative ideas for Zoom icebreakers, designed to break down barriers and spark engaging conversations among your team members.
Run an icebreaker that everyone will love
Running an icebreaker doesn't have to be hard, it can be as easy as asking everyone where they are joining from or where they were born.
When you use StreamAlive, these responses can be plotted on a map in real-time. All your audience has to do is type their answer in the chat and StreamAlive does the rest.
No more boring or cringeworthy icebreakers. Keep it simple. Just ask everyone where they are from.
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Other icebreakers you can try
1. Rapid Fire
The host prepares a list of random questions and each participant has to answer one as quickly as possible. This could range from "What's your favorite breakfast food?" to "If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?"
Pitfall to avoid: Ensure the questions are light-hearted and non-invasive.
2. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
The host calls out an item and the participants have to rush to find it in their home and show it on camera. The first one to find the item wins that round.
Pitfall to avoid: Make sure the items are common enough so that everyone has a fair chance.
3. Emoji Story
Each participant selects three emojis that represent their day or week and shares it with the group. Each participant then briefly explains their choice.
Pitfall to avoid: Remind participants to keep their explanations brief to avoid running over time.
4. Quick Draw
The host names something to draw and everyone has 60 seconds to sketch it. Participants then hold up their drawings to the camera. This not only breaks the ice but also sparks creativity and laughter.
Pitfall to avoid: Keep the drawing prompts simple and easy.
5. What's in Your Cup?
As each participant introduces themselves, they also share what they're drinking during the meeting and why they chose it. This could lead to interesting conversations and similarities between participants. Pitfall to avoid: Remind participants to respect each other's choices and not to make negative comments.
6. Bucket List Share
Each participant shares one thing on their bucket list. This not only serves as an introduction but also provides insight into each participant's interests and aspirations. Pitfall to avoid: Encourage participants to respect privacy and not to question or criticize others' bucket list items.
Make your icebreakers visual
If you want to go with a "tell me about yourself" type of icebreaker then how about making it visual?
StreamAlive helps you to visualize your chat stream into word clouds, call-out bubbles, or even a Tetris-inspiring wall of cascading tiles.