Hey there! We all know just talking at your audience doesn't cut it in a live session, especially with blended learning workshops on MS Teams. If you don't engage them well, they'll zone out and miss the point of the class. It happens all the time, right? When you get your participants involved, they pay way more attention, they stick around till the end, and get this—they actually remember what you taught. So let's dive into how you can make that happen.
Map Your Audience's Journey
Magic Maps is perfect for breaking the ice during your live session. You can kick off by asking participants to type in where they're joining from. Imagine you're running a workshop on global education trends—getting a visual of where everybody's from can set the perfect tone. Or, let's say you're discussing diverse learning environments; you can ask attendees to share a dream destination they've always wanted to visit and pop those locations on the map too. This not only gets people talking but also visually connects everyone, making the session feel more intimate and global.
Gather Open-Ended Insights
Open-Ended Polls add depth to your sessions by capturing varied opinions. When you're dealing with a topic like student motivation techniques, ask the audience for their unique strategies. Or while discussing assessment methods, get folks to share their most innovative ideas in the chat. These polls validate diverse perspectives and help tailor your session to match the participants' interests and experiences.
Poll Your Way to Attention
Power Polls are gold for understanding what your attendees think in real time. If you're discussing the impact of digital tools in education, quickly poll your audience on their favorite tool and why. Or while discussing learning patterns, ask participants which time of day they find most productive. These polls not only gather data but also spark conversations, ensuring your attendees are paying attention and staying involved throughout.
Spin to Win Engagement
Feeling like some of your attendees are a bit too quiet? The Winner Wheel is a fantastic way to get them chatting. You could, for instance, run a quick quiz about the topic you've covered and reward a random participant who got it right. Also, if you're doing a team-based learning session, try selecting a participant randomly to lead the next group discussion. It not only breaks the monotony but also injects a fun, unpredictable element into your session.
Words That Speak Volumes
Wonder Words is all about reflecting your audience's collective thoughts. If you're talking about blended learning benefits, ask them to type a word that describes their expectations. Maybe during an activity on technology challenges, they could drop one word describing the biggest hurdle they've faced. This real-time word cloud not only makes the session interactive but also gives you immediate insights into your audience's thinking process. It's as engaging as it is informative.
Let the Circle Decide
Power Polls are gold for understanding what your attendees think in real time. If you're discussing the impact of digital tools in education, quickly poll your audience on their favorite tool and why. Or while discussing learning patterns, ask participants which time of day they find most productive. These polls not only gather data but also spark conversations, ensuring your attendees are paying attention and staying involved throughout.