Hey there, fellow MS Teams host! We all know how important it is to keep our audience engaged during live sessions, especially when we're talking about something as crucial as Disability Awareness. When your audience isn't just listening but actively participating, they’re more likely to remember what they’ve learned. Plus, it’s way more fun for everyone involved! But how do you keep your attendees from drifting off or checking their phones? Let me share some cool strategies using StreamAlive that’ll have your audience not just attending but loving your sessions.
Get Everyone on the Map with Magic Maps
You know how it is when a session kicks off, and you want to break the ice a little? That's where Magic Maps comes in. Ask your audience to drop a pin on the map right at the start. Questions like, 'Where in the world are you joining from?' or 'Which city has your favorite accessible tourist spots?' not only get them chatting in the beginning but also makes a real-time world map light up with the locations. It's like a fun geography lesson and social interaction rolled into one - and it makes attendees feel like they're part of a global conversation, increasing their connection to the session.
Capture More with Opinion Polls
For in-depth feedback, Opinion Polls are a lifesaver. Say you're exploring barriers faced by people with disabilities in public spaces; you can ask, 'What’s one change you’d like to see in your community?' The open-ended format allows attendees to express themselves fully. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to collect diverse insights from your audience, which benefits everyone involved. They feel heard, and you get a plethora of honest, actionable insights to work with.
Gauge Opinions in Real-Time with Power Polls
Need to pick your audience's brains without slowing down the pace? Power Polls are here for you. During your discussion on disability-friendly technology, ask a quick poll like, 'What’s your go-to app for accessibility?' Your attendees just type their answers, and you can instantly see which option tops the chart. This not only helps you tailor the session to your audience’s interests but also keeps them engaged as they’re eager to see if their choice is the winner.
Bring the Fun with Winner Wheel
Want to inject some energy into your workshop? Enter the Winner Wheel. Let's say you're discussing how different demographic groups benefit from universal design. You could engage your audience by asking them to share examples or stories in the chat. Then, pick comments with the most likes or just select some at random to enter into the Winner Wheel. Imagine the excitement as the wheel spins to pick a 'comment of the day.' It's a simple way to say ‘thanks for sharing’ and keeps the vibe positive and inclusive.
Create Visual Engagement with Wonder Words
Wonder Words is perfect for visualizing the thoughts and ideas swirling around your workshop. Pose a simple question related to your session topic, like 'Name one accessible feature you wish every place had.' Watch as a dynamic word cloud forms, highlighting the most popular answers in real-time. It adds a cool visual element to your discussion and emphasizes the collective voice of your audience. Trust me, seeing their words pop up in real-time is not only fascinating but also reinforces their engagement with the content.
Make Decisions Interactive with Choice Circle
Need to pick your audience's brains without slowing down the pace? Power Polls are here for you. During your discussion on disability-friendly technology, ask a quick poll like, 'What’s your go-to app for accessibility?' Your attendees just type their answers, and you can instantly see which option tops the chart. This not only helps you tailor the session to your audience’s interests but also keeps them engaged as they’re eager to see if their choice is the winner.