Hey there, Zoom hosts! We all know how critical it is to keep our audience engaged during those live sessions. Whether you're rolling out an onboarding session for new team members or explaining the company culture, engagement is the game-changer. When your audience is engaged, they pay more attention, learn better, and remember the information longer. And who doesn't want an onboarding session to be impactful and memorable? So, let's dive into some cool features that can make your session pop with interaction.

Harness the Magic of Magic Maps

Imagine asking your new hires to pop in the chat where they're tuning in from, and then 'bam'—you've got all these dots on a world map right there in your Zoom call. Magic Maps is the ultimate ice-breaker. It brings a touch of fun and personalization right from the get-go. Kick-off with a question like, 'Which city did you start your journey from?' or 'What's your dream travel destination?' You’ll not only make your session more engaging but also get everyone chatting right away. This way, you highlight the diversity of your team and make everyone feel connected, no matter where they are in the world.

Get Creative with Opinion Polls

Here's the deal—sometimes it's not just about multiple-choice answers. You want to capture diverse perspectives and creative input in real time. Open-Ended Opinion Polls let you do just that. Maybe you're asking everyone to share what they believe is the most important quality in the workplace or how they envision contributing to the company culture. Your chat will light up with inputs, and these results give everyone a voice, diversifying the conversation and connecting your team on a deeper level.

Drive Decisions with Power Polls

Power Polls are your go-to if you need to gather opinions fast. Let's say you're gathering feedback on what new hires think about the current training module. Use a poll to find out in real-time if everyone is following along or if there's a consensus on which part of the training they find most interesting. You can also use polls to ask for opinions on company-wide decisions, like which perk they'd love to see added. The real-time data you collect is pure gold and can instantly change the direction of your session if needed.

Spin Up Some Engagement with the Winner Wheel

Nothing says fun like the chance to win something, right? The Winner Wheel is perfect for livening up your session. Let's say you're running a Q&A, and participation is a bit slow. Announce that you're doing a random giveaway for active participants. Pick the winner from those who asked questions or contributed ideas. It could be anything from a gift card to a company swag item. This creates a little friendly competition and incentivizes people to get involved. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of suspense and excitement with a spinning wheel?

Create Connections with Wonder Words

Word Clouds are a fantastic way to visualize what everyone is thinking. During your onboarding session, ask your newbies what one word describes how they feel on their first day or which words they associate with the company values. As these words pop up on-screen, they group up and get bigger based on popularity. This instant feedback can be both revealing and encouraging and sets a positive tone for the rest of the session. You'll find this is not just fun but also an instant way to gauge and display team sentiment.

Let Choice Circle Make Decision-Making Fun

Power Polls are your go-to if you need to gather opinions fast. Let's say you're gathering feedback on what new hires think about the current training module. Use a poll to find out in real-time if everyone is following along or if there's a consensus on which part of the training they find most interesting. You can also use polls to ask for opinions on company-wide decisions, like which perk they'd love to see added. The real-time data you collect is pure gold and can instantly change the direction of your session if needed.