Hey there, live session hosts! Let's face it, keeping people engaged during a Zoom call, especially when you're tackling something as critical as sales training for higher education institutions, can be a tough gig. But it matters. If your salespeople drift off and miss out on key info, it could really cost the company. That's why holding their attention and boosting a bit of knowledge retention is so important. But good news! There are a bunch of cool tools and strategies out there, like StreamAlive's interactive features, that you can use to make your sessions not just a lecture but an interactive experience. Let's dive in!

Get Global with Magic Maps

Your audience is coming from all over, right? Why not kick things off with some Magic Maps to see where everyone is tuning in from? It's a great icebreaker. You can ask folks to type in their location, and watch dots populate the map in real-time. It's perfect for questions like, 'Where's everyone joining us from?' or 'If you could close a big deal anywhere in the world, where would it be?' This not only makes everyone feel a little more involved but also adds a visual element to the session. Plus, who doesn’t love a good map moment? You can make it colorful and exciting to keep everyone's eyes on the screen right from the start!

Open Up the Floor with Opinion Polls

When you want more than just a click of a button, Open-Ended Opinion Polls are where it's at. Get deeper insights and tap into your audience's thoughts by asking them to share what they're most passionate about in sales. Pose questions like, 'What's the biggest challenge you face in closing deals?' or 'Share one success story from your sales journey.' The responses come in live, pop up on the screen, and can spark some great discussions. It's not only a way to make the session feel more conversational but also enriches the session with diverse insights and stories.

Boost Involvement with Power Polls

When it comes to keeping your audience actively involved, Power Polls can really mix things up. Picture this: you've finished covering a core sales strategy and want to gauge understanding—pop in a quick poll 'Which technique seemed the hardest?' to get instant feedback. Or use Power Polls to let your audience select which topic to dive deeper into. It's real-time data collection and engagement all in one. Plus, seeing the poll results update live on the screen gets everyone leaning forward to check how their responses compare with others. It's an easy way to keep the session interactive and ensure everyone's voice gets heard!

Spin to Win with the Winner Wheel

Who doesn't like winning something, right? The Winner Wheel is your secret weapon for jacking up participation. Say you want to encourage folks to jump into the chat to answer questions or make comments—announce that anyone who does will be entered to win a fun prize that gets revealed via the Spinner Wheel. For example, ask who has closed a deal before—you could use the wheel to randomly pick a winner from the group of brave souls who share their experiences. It's a fun way to boost interaction and maybe drop in some laughs. Plus, the thrill of a potential prize keeps attention locked in!

Words that Wow with Wonder Words

Here's a cool visual twist—Wonder Words (or Word Clouds) are awesome for capturing the vibe of your session. Ask your trainees to shout out words they associate with 'successful sales' or 'effective communication in higher education institutions' and watch in real-time as a word cloud forms. This isn't just fun; it can spark meaningful discussions on what's really resonating with your audience. Plus, seeing their words play out on screen helps connect them with the content in a memorable way—super useful for driving home key learning points. Give it a try, and see which words take center stage!

Decide the Fun Way with Choice Circle

When it comes to keeping your audience actively involved, Power Polls can really mix things up. Picture this: you've finished covering a core sales strategy and want to gauge understanding—pop in a quick poll 'Which technique seemed the hardest?' to get instant feedback. Or use Power Polls to let your audience select which topic to dive deeper into. It's real-time data collection and engagement all in one. Plus, seeing the poll results update live on the screen gets everyone leaning forward to check how their responses compare with others. It's an easy way to keep the session interactive and ensure everyone's voice gets heard!