Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Somyot,
Humor is a great way to get the class settled in and prepared for the up coming session.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valerie Goins

I like to do a introduction and my background in the program they are involved in.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Valerie,
Good way to get students settled into the course while letting them know that you are excited about and prepared to be their learning leader.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Harold Chittenden

How do I create a nice icebreaker for the first class where I set my course expectations but I do not sound arrogant?

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Harold,
I don't have a specific ice breaker in mind that will fit your need but I would suggest that you go online and review some of the ice breakers that are listed there. I think you will find in short order an ice breaker that will fit your needs.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Arthur Robinson III

I would try "being yourself"..

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Arthur,
Can you expand on this a little more? Thanks.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Mark Dumes

Interactive activities are also a great way to do the same.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Mark,
Yes they are because they move the students from being passive to active learners.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.