Hey there, if you're running coaching classes on MS Teams, keeping your audience engaged is key. It's like, no one wants their students to zone out, right? If your attendees are actively participating, not only does the session become more fun, but it also boosts the learning everyone takes away. The more involved they feel, the more they retain, making all the info you’re sharing super valuable.
Put Your Audience on the Map with Magic Maps
Let's jump into Magic Maps. It's a neat way to start your coaching session by asking, "Where in the world are you joining us from today?" Imagine those who pop in a location getting to see it highlighted on a real-time world map. What a great icebreaker, right? You can also tweak the question a bit, like asking them their dream vacation spot or a city they’d love to teach in one day. It gets people chatting and connecting right from the start—it’s like everyone’s in the same room, even if they’re continents apart.
Open Up Conversations with Opinion Polls
Sometimes, you want to get a bit more from the class than just a yes or no. That's where Opinion Polls come in. Ask open-ended questions like ‘What are your thoughts on today’s topic?’ or ‘Share your favorite study tip from today’s class.’ This allows everyone to express their individuality and add depth to the conversation. Plus, seeing their own words come alive on the screen gives them a sense of contribution and recognition.
Check the Pulse with Power Polls
When you want quick feedback or even just to gather thoughts, Power Polls is your go-to. Simple questions like ‘What’s the most challenging part of today’s topic?’ or ‘Which aspect would you like to delve deeper into?’ can now be answered with a quick poll. Students can type in option numbers, and bam! You've got instant feedback. It makes them feel heard and helps you tailor the session right then and there.
Turn Up the Fun with Winner Wheel
The Winner Wheel is like adding a little game-show excitement to your session. Let's say you threw out a question and some folks responded—spin that wheel and choose a random winner from the participants. This encourages everyone to chime in more often because, hey, who doesn't love a chance to win? You could ask them to share one thing they've learned during the session or tackle a pop quiz. This feature helps keep everyone on their toes and eagerly waiting to see who gets picked next.
Create a Buzz with Wonder Words
Wonder Words is fantastic for visual learners. Everyone throws their thoughts into the chat, and this tool will gather the most common words and magnify them into a word cloud. Try asking things like, ‘What’s your go-to word when you’re stressed out about studies?’ or ‘Drop one word about how you feel about this topic.’ Not only does this give everyone a voice, but it's also cool to see how the class collectively feels, and for you as a host, it’s an easy visual insight into their thoughts.
Let Choice Circle Make the Decisions
When you want quick feedback or even just to gather thoughts, Power Polls is your go-to. Simple questions like ‘What’s the most challenging part of today’s topic?’ or ‘Which aspect would you like to delve deeper into?’ can now be answered with a quick poll. Students can type in option numbers, and bam! You've got instant feedback. It makes them feel heard and helps you tailor the session right then and there.