Hey there, fellow MS Teams hosts! We all know how tricky it can be to keep folks engaged during those Zoom sessions, especially when talking about diversity awareness. We've got an important topic in our hands, and we want our attendees to not just listen, but absorb and remember what we share. Increased engagement ensures that your message hits home and sticks with your audience long after the session wraps up. So, let’s dive into how we can jazz up your MS Teams sessions using StreamAlive to make them way more interactive and impactful!
Make Introductions Fascinating with Magic Maps
Kick off your Diversity Awareness Workshops by getting people involved right away with Magic Maps. Ask your audience 'Where in the world are you joining us from today?' It’s a great ice breaker and adds a personal touch right off the bat. You could also ask, 'Which city is known for its cultural diversity?' Your attendees type their answers in the chat, and Magic Maps will light up with colorful clusters showing everyone’s locations or guesses. This visual interaction gets folks curious and talking, making them feel instantly connected to the session and each other.
Dive Deeper with Open-Ended Opinion Polls
Want to dive a bit deeper and get authentic perspectives? Use Open-Ended Opinion Polls. Posing questions like 'What’s one personal story that showcases diversity in your life?' allows attendees to share unique answers. StreamAlive picks up their responses from the chat, populating your poll with a plethora of personal experiences and reflections. This not only adds depth to your session but also lets attendees learn directly from their peers' lived experiences.
Gauge Opinions with Power Polls
Power Polls are fantastic for snapping quick insights from your attendees. Imagine discussing different strategies for inclusive leadership. You can ask, 'Which leadership quality do you think enhances diversity the most: Active listening, collaborative spirit, or empathy?' Get attendees to pick their favorite, and display results in real-time. This sparks immediate discussions and ensures that everyone stays on their toes, paying attention to others' viewpoints.
Get Everyone Talking with Winner Wheel
You know how some folks are a bit shy about speaking up in sessions? Winner Wheel is your secret weapon. It's perfect for rewarding active participants and encouraging everyone else to dive into the conversation. Tell your audience, 'Whoever shares the most insightful takeaway in the chat might win a prize today', then let the Winner Wheel randomly pick a winner among the active chatter. Not only does this gamify your session, but it also motivates folks to share more thoughts about diversity themes like unconscious bias or cultural intelligence.
Capture Core Thoughts with Wonder Words
Capture the essence of your audience’s thoughts with Wonder Words. Ask, 'What one word comes to mind when you think of diversity?' and watch as a dynamic word cloud forms as people answer in chat. This visual display quickly highlights key themes and common views within the group. Later, ask them to share their actions to promote inclusivity with a quick 'What’s one action today’s session inspired you to take?' Watching words like ‘respect’, ‘tolerance’, and ‘community’ bubble up reinforces what’s already been learned, wrapping up the session with impactful takeaways.
Decide the Next Topic Together with Choice Circle
Power Polls are fantastic for snapping quick insights from your attendees. Imagine discussing different strategies for inclusive leadership. You can ask, 'Which leadership quality do you think enhances diversity the most: Active listening, collaborative spirit, or empathy?' Get attendees to pick their favorite, and display results in real-time. This sparks immediate discussions and ensures that everyone stays on their toes, paying attention to others' viewpoints.