Hey MS Teams hosts! We know keeping your audience glued to the screen during an employee training session can be a bit like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle. But when you get it right, the impact on your team's learning and engagement is pure magic. With the right tools and strategies, you can turn a sleepy training into an interactive experience that your attendees won't just enjoy but actually remember and use.

Put Your Team on the Map with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is an awesome way to kick off your session. You can start by asking, 'Hey, team! Where's everyone joining in from today?' As they pop their locations into the chat, watch their pins appear in real-time on a global map. This not only breaks the ice but highlights the diversity of your team. You can even switch it up and ask, 'If we could teleport our meeting to any city, where would it be?' or 'Share a city you've trained in and loved!' These location-based interactions can spark conversations and really make folks feel part of an inclusive, global team.

Capture Opinions Dynamically with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls are perfect for diving deeper into what your attendees think about the session. Ask questions like, 'What's one thing you've learned today that you can apply?' or 'Which part of the training has been most valuable for you so far?' These questions help you assess the session's impact and understand what's resonating with your audience. Use their feedback to tweak future sessions for even better engagement.

Gauge the Room Intelligently with Power Polls

Power Polls are your go-to when you want quick feedback or decisions. Try asking your team, 'How confident do you feel about today's training topic?' with options to choose from. The real-time results won't just show how everyone's feeling but also guide you on whether you need to pivot your approach or zoom in on areas that need more attention. Use it to decide when to take breaks or which topics to cover next based on interest levels.

Make Learning Fun with the Winner Wheel

Got some quiet folks in the back of the virtual class? Whip out the Winner Wheel to reward participation. You can say, 'Alright, whoever drops the best training tip in the chat gets a spin on the Winner Wheel!' It's a fun way to inject excitement and motivate people to join in. You could also use it to pick who will present next or who'll take the next Q&A. A little healthy competition keeps the momentum going and ensures everyone's dialed in.

Visualize Thoughts Instantly with Wonder Words

Get a pulse on everyone's thoughts with Wonder Words. It's a cool feature for creating word clouds on-the-fly by asking, 'Sum up today's training in one word,' or 'What's one challenge you're facing at work?' As people type in, watch the popular words grow. It's a visual way to see common themes and feelings in the group, and it makes the session lively and interactive. It’s also a great way to wrap up the session and identify key takeaways.

Take the Guesswork Out with Choice Circle

Power Polls are your go-to when you want quick feedback or decisions. Try asking your team, 'How confident do you feel about today's training topic?' with options to choose from. The real-time results won't just show how everyone's feeling but also guide you on whether you need to pivot your approach or zoom in on areas that need more attention. Use it to decide when to take breaks or which topics to cover next based on interest levels.