Stretching the Edges of Technology-Enhanced Teaching: From Tinkering to Tottering to Totally Extreme Learning. Keynote presentation at the BETT Conference Session: Global Voices in Education Technology, ExCel, BETT Arena, London, UK.
I have been using the first 10-20 minutes of lecture (total lecture time is 2 hours) time to do ice breakers with the group, it provides wonderful discussion and promotes cohesiveness. I reference this site for ideas.