Okay, so you're hosting a live session on MS Teams. You’ve got your panelists ready and your topic picked out. But here’s the thing - even the best content can fall flat if the audience isn’t involved. Engaging your audience isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have if you want the session to make an impact. And let’s be real, when people are part of the conversation, they remember more. So, let's talk about ways to get your audience tuned in and actively participating, like real partners in the room.
Bring Your Audience into the Map with Magic Maps
Imagine starting your session with a splash by asking your attendees, ‘Where in the world are you joining us from today?’ With Magic Maps, their responses aren't just bland text in a chat but dynamic, colorful dots on a world map, right there on MS Teams. Such a warm-up works wonders to get everyone talking. It’s also a great way to break the ice by asking them what city holds their favorite memories. These maps help to humanize your online audience, making everyone feel like they’re not just names on a screen but part of a global community.
Capture Diverse Views with Opinion Polls
Sometimes the best discussions come from open-ended questions. Opinion Polls let you throw out a question like, ‘What’s your biggest challenge working remotely?’ Get unique input from everyone and display their answers in real-time. This opens the floor for a wide variety of viewpoints, shows the diversity within the audience, and sparks deeper conversation among panelists. Plus, it gives you a pulse on what really matters to your attendees, setting the stage for follow-up sessions.
Get Real-Time Insights with Power Polls
Polls are your best friend when you need instant feedback or opinions in a live session. Suppose you’re discussing future tech trends on the panel. Use Power Polls to ask, ‘Which new tech are you most excited about?’ As results come in live, you can pivot the discussion based on what the audience really cares about. This insight not only boosts engagement but helps direct the session to better cater to the interests of your participants, ensuring they stay glued to the conversation.
Get Everyone Talking with Winner Wheel
You know that awkward silence when the session’s getting intense, and some folks are super quiet? That’s when you spin the Winner Wheel! Let’s say you’re having a panel discussion, and you toss out a question for the audience to chime in on. The Winner Wheel picks a random but lucky comment from the chat, maybe one that really hits home. This not only gives the audience a voice but also a dopamine rush since anyone could be the ‘chosen one.’ It’s a fun way to encourage a lively chat, especially when you need everyone’s attention back after a long debate.
Let Thoughts Light Up with Wonder Words
Nothing spells spontaneous creativity like a word cloud. Wonder Words let you visualize audience feedback in real-time. Host a session that asks, ‘In one word, how would you improve workplace culture?’ As responses flood the chat, see the most popular ideas come alive in larger, colorful text. It’s a neat trick to quickly gauge feelings or consensus and a conversation starter to boot. Visualizing words keeps the discussion dynamic and adds color, literally and figuratively, to otherwise text-heavy dialogue.
Make Decisions Fun with Choice Circle
Polls are your best friend when you need instant feedback or opinions in a live session. Suppose you’re discussing future tech trends on the panel. Use Power Polls to ask, ‘Which new tech are you most excited about?’ As results come in live, you can pivot the discussion based on what the audience really cares about. This insight not only boosts engagement but helps direct the session to better cater to the interests of your participants, ensuring they stay glued to the conversation.