Goodbye Game: Adventures Outside the Classroom! (March 22, 2025) 🌸

Hey everyone! 👋 Remember that crazy-fun "SimpleShow Video Maker" post? Well, buckle up, because I have another story for you! This one's all about our Goodbye Game from our eighth session - a hilariously memorable experience to celebrate the end of Term 2 (Fri March 7th).


Instead of the usual lecture, our awesome professor decided to shake things up and take us outside for a game! She divided us into groups and sent us on a scavenger hunt adventure, armed with instructions on Nearpod. Our destination: Rootes! But getting there was half the fun...


Strange Requests and Social Anxiety!

Let me tell you, the requests on Nearpod were... interesting! 🤣 We had to listen to a specific song, watch a random video, and THEN... head to the supermarket! The instructions for the supermarket were wild. We had to:

•  Take a photo with a supermarket employee!

•  Count the number of people working there!

•  Take a photo of a tool they use for their job!


So, naturally, I took the initiative to ask the employee for a photo. Some of my friends jokingly said my social anxiety was crying in the corner. 😉😂


We ran into a few tech glitches, which meant repeated photo requests. I was seriously worried the supermarket staff would think we were completely bonkers! 🤪


Unexpected Kindness and a Valuable Lesson!

But then something amazing happened. One of the supermarket employees, seeing our slightly frantic photo-taking, said something that really resonated with me: "Don't you ever be embarrassed of doing something for your study!" 🥹


That simple statement was so encouraging and empowering! It was a reminder that learning can be fun and sometimes requires you to step outside your comfort zone. Plus, you never know when you'll encounter kindness and understanding along the way.


Back for an Epic Party! 🎉


After conquering the supermarket challenge, we all headed back to the classroom... transformed into a party zone! 🥳 It was absolutely hilarious, filled with laughter, good vibes, and amazing food. Our professor had outdone herself, preparing some incredible dishes. And our classmates chipped in too, bringing their own delicious creations to share! It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of the term.

ICT in TESOL

Saying Goodbye (For Now!)

As I wrap up this post, I realize this is a little bittersweet. It's the last entry for this topic for a while. It's been really nice to have this little window in the world to share my stories and connect with all of you. Thank you for reading and sharing your experiences!


Who knows what adventures await? But for now, it's goodbye from me – Blooming Flower🌸 – until our next activity!

Now it's your turn! Tell me...

•  What's the craziest or most unexpected activity you've ever done for a class?

•  What's your favourite dish to bring to a potluck party? (Since we're talking about food now! 😉)


Share your stories in the comments below! Let's keep the conversation going! 👇


Nermen Kanj – Blooming Flower🌸

Sat 22nd March 2025 21:57



Comments

  1. yinan13 April 2025 at 05:46

    I felt your warmth and the sincerity in your detailed records. The content was very coherent and full of emotion! Have a happy end of the course. I hope all your future days are wonderful.

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    1. Nermen's Little Corner14 April 2025 at 13:41

      Thank you so much! I wish you a Happy Easter 😍☺️

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  2. Safiya Mahmoud14 April 2025 at 11:34

    OMG, I love these questions! 😂

    Craziest class activity?
    Hands down, dressing up as Jerry the Mouse—imagine a 173 cm tall mouse dancing and handing out candy! 🐭🤣

    P.S. If you ever need a tall Jerry for a party… I’m available! 😉

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    1. Nermen's Little Corner14 April 2025 at 13:42

      Hhhhhhhh that's way better 😂😂😂 Okay, I'll let you know 😜

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  3. Safiya Mahmoud14 April 2025 at 11:36

    Favorite potluck dish?
    Hands down, my creamy mac & cheese! 🧀🍝✨ It always disappears in minutes… and yes, there’s a secret ingredient (hint: an ungodly amount of cheese!).

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  4. Zain14 April 2025 at 14:39

    First, thank you for sharing such a delightful and inspiring story! You have a natural talent for storytelling!
    Second, to answer you first question: I once did some voice-acting as an old man (I'm a girl😂). It was completely improvised, and even I was shocked by it, not to mention my professor and colleagues (this happened during my Master's degree!).

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    1. Nermen's Little Corner15 April 2025 at 13:19

      That's interesting 🤣🤣 I like changing my voice as well😅😂

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  5. Zain14 April 2025 at 14:48

    As for my favorite potluck dish, I always bring desserts. Maybe chocolate cake, cheesecake, lazy cake—basically, any kind of cake! 😁 😁

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  6. Rama Abdo15 April 2025 at 03:05

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  7. Rama Abdo15 April 2025 at 03:35

    That was fun, I felt that I was with you 🤣🤣! It's amazing how a simple task can cause so much emotionin in us .As for food, I think it's exciting to try different dishes from other countries. That's what I like the most 😋

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    1. Nermen's Little Corner15 April 2025 at 13:20

      Good to know 😂 yes start trying other dishes👌🏻😋

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  8. Chenlu Wang15 April 2025 at 09:19

    So sweet, thank you Nerman for recording all our get-together details in the last lesson, really appreciate it~ I think the craziest thing is the last class we explore Warwick with the instructions from Nearpod

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    1. Nermen's Little Corner15 April 2025 at 13:21

      Most welcome 🤗
      I think so 😂😗 but it was fun 😁

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  9. Vesper16 April 2025 at 00:26

    "Don't you ever be embarrassed of doing something for your study!" so kind. He is almost a philosopher

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