Hey there, fellow session hosts! We all know that simply talking at our audiences during live sessions on MS Teams isn't enough. If you want to make your Technical Skills Training Sessions memorable and impactful, you need to engage your audience actively. When your attendees are involved, they pay more attention, and guess what? They actually remember what you're teaching them! Creating an interactive session can make all the difference between a yawning crowd and an eager one.
Bring the World Together with Magic Maps
Kick off your training session with a global connection using Magic Maps. Imagine asking your audience to type in where they're joining from, and seeing it pop up in real-time on a world map. It instantly turns a virtual training into a more personal experience. For example, ask them, 'Where in the world are you coding from today?' It's a great icebreaker and sets a global stage for your technical skills discussion. Add a twist by asking them about their dream tech conference destination or which tech hub city they'd love to visit—it's fun and lets them dream big!
Dive Deeper with Open Ended Power Polls
When you're delving into more nuanced subjects in a training session, open-ended responses are gold. Open Ended Power Polls let attendees share their thoughts without limits. Ask questions like, 'What's the biggest challenge you've faced with (insert technical skill)?' or 'What feature do you wish would be improved in your most-used tool?' These responses can fuel an entire section of your presentation, adapting content to attendee needs and fostering a genuine learning environment.
Gauge Insights Instantly with Power Polls
Engage your attendees and gather their insights using Power Polls. These real-time polls are a great way to grab instant feedback. You might ask during your session, 'What's your go-to programming language?' or 'How many of you use agile methodologies in your workflow?' It helps you tailor your training content and gives you a snapshot of your audience's current skillset. By knowing their expertise, you can dive deeper into areas that need more focus, making each session productive and valuable.
Make Participation Fun with Winner Wheel
Sometimes, you'll notice that not everyone in your Teams meeting is speaking up. How do you get more people to join the conversation? Try the Winner Wheel! Select a random winner based on comments, like those who've asked intriguing questions or contributed useful insights into the chat. Consider running a short quiz on the tech topic and rewarding participants for engaging answers. Or, if you're doing a live code-along, let the wheel pick someone to present their code snippet. It's all about making participating rewarding and exciting.
Visualize Ideas with Wonder Words
Need a quick way to see what everyone's thinking? Wonder Words lets you turn chat responses into a dynamic word cloud. You can win over the room by asking, 'In one or two words, what does (technical skill) mean to you?' or 'What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear (technology or tool)?' It provides a snapshot of collective knowledge and can serve as a nice summary of participant input. Watching as certain words stand out can give a visual cue on what key points really resonate with your audience.
Streamline Decisions with Choice Circle
Engage your attendees and gather their insights using Power Polls. These real-time polls are a great way to grab instant feedback. You might ask during your session, 'What's your go-to programming language?' or 'How many of you use agile methodologies in your workflow?' It helps you tailor your training content and gives you a snapshot of your audience's current skillset. By knowing their expertise, you can dive deeper into areas that need more focus, making each session productive and valuable.