We know how challenging it can be to keep everyone glued to the screen during those Virtual Mentorship Programs on Google Meet. It's like hosting a party where some folks tend to hang back in the corners. Boosting audience engagement is not just about having more people sign in but making sure they’re actually enjoying their time, learning, and wanting to come back for more. A session with good interaction can take your mentorship program to a whole new level, making it both memorable and impactful.
Use Magic Maps to Connect the Dots
Ever started a session with that classic question — "Where's everybody joining us from?" Well, Magic Maps takes this to the next level in your Google Meet sessions. It's not just about asking where people are from; it's about seeing it all light up on a map in real time! You can ask questions like "What countries do you dream of visiting for a mentorship program?" or "Where would you move for your dream job?" These questions get people excited and curious, plus they love seeing their answers pop up on the live map. This feature helps attendees feel more connected and brings a global community feel right into your session.
Dive Deeper with Opinion Polls
Opinion Polls are your go-to for gathering deeper insights during your Google Meet sessions. Ask open-ended questions like "What’s one skill that mentors need to be more effective?" or "Share one challenge you're facing in your career development." These polls let everyone’s voice be heard, capturing a variety of insights and opinions. The beauty of it is, as responses pour in, you can instantly display them, driving rich discussions and making everyone feel like valued contributors.
Live Polls: Capture the Mood
Wondering how your audience is feeling about certain topics? Use Power Polls to ask quick questions during your mentorship program on which skill they want to develop next or what topics they enjoy most in the sessions. Just shoot the question out, and your audience can quickly respond via chat. Imagine asking "What’s the best time for our sessions? Evening or morning?" and getting instant feedback. Live results keep everybody engaged and give you real-time insights for your next steps.
Winner Wheel: Make Participation Fun
Let’s spice things up and add some fun with the Winner Wheel. During those long sessions, it’s easy for folks to zone out. But what if they knew they could win a little prize or just get a shout-out for participating? Ask a question related to your topic, like "Share a success story from your mentorship journey," and let those who participate see their names spin around the Winner Wheel. It’s a fun break during the session, and it gets people talking and sharing valuable experiences. You’re turning passive listeners into active participants with a simple spin!
Speak Their Language with Wonder Words
Turn your audience’s voices into a visual experience with the Wonder Words feature. Running a session about career development strategies? Ask your audience to drop single words describing their biggest career hurdles or their dream job qualities in the chat. As these words appear in bigger and brighter fonts, it makes attendees feel heard and sparks conversations. Plus, it’s fun to see how many others share the same thoughts and feelings. This not only keeps the Google Meet lively but creates a shared vocabulary that keeps everyone on the same page.
Let Choice Circle Handle Decisions
Wondering how your audience is feeling about certain topics? Use Power Polls to ask quick questions during your mentorship program on which skill they want to develop next or what topics they enjoy most in the sessions. Just shoot the question out, and your audience can quickly respond via chat. Imagine asking "What’s the best time for our sessions? Evening or morning?" and getting instant feedback. Live results keep everybody engaged and give you real-time insights for your next steps.