Hey there, fellow session hosts! You know how important it is to keep your audience engaged, right? It can make or break your live session. If they're tuned in and participating, it means they're more likely to retain what you're teaching and even come back for more. Without engagement, your stories might just float away to where nobody cares. So, let’s dive into some cool ways to spice up your interactive storytelling sessions on MS Teams and make your audience stick around.
Bring Stories to Life with Magic Maps
Alright, picture this: you kick off your session with a bang by asking your audience where they're tuning in from using the Magic Maps feature on StreamAlive. Imagine everyone lighting up on a world map right there in your MS Teams session. It's a brilliant icebreaker and hooks everyone from the get-go. Then take it a step further. Let’s say your story has a segment about travel—ask them about their dream destinations or even places linked to your story’s theme. This gets people to type in their thoughts, making the session interactive just like a conversation, which is key to keeping them engaged.
Capture Thoughts with Opinion Polls
Interactive storytelling is all about getting people's opinions and thoughts. The Open-Ended Polls allow your audience to dig deeper into their storytelling opinions. Ask questions like, 'What's a local legend from your area?' or 'Share a plot twist you love!' and let StreamAlive capture the diversity of ideas. This will surely spice up the chat and give everyone new perspectives to consider, enriching the storytelling experience for all.
Get Instant Feedback with Power Polls
Polls are like windows into your audience’s minds. Use Power Polls to keep your finger on the pulse of your audience's preferences and thoughts during your MS Teams session. You can ask them simple questions like 'Which story theme do you find most intriguing?' or 'How familiar are you with today’s topic?' These kinds of polls allow you to adjust on the fly if needed and make sure that everyone is on the same page, boosting attention and participation.
Winner Wheel Magic to Boost Participation
So, not everyone in your session is going to be super chatty. That's where the Winner Wheel comes in handy. Use it to randomly pick a winner from those who are actively chatting. For example, you can ask a question related to your story, like 'What’s the most surprising twist you’ve ever read?' Then, let the wheel decide who wins a fun prize. This not only rewards participation but also encourages the quieter ones to jump in and share their thoughts. Think of it as a fun little motivator to keep your chat buzzing.
Visualize Ideas with Wonder Words
Turn your session into a visual spectacle with Wonder Words. Ask your audience to share one word that describes what storytelling means to them or name a character trait they love. As words pop in, they appear in a word cloud right there in MS Teams, highlighting popular ones. It’s a creative way to see what resonates with your audience at a glance. This can spark further discussion and keeps your audience creating, sharing, and engaged throughout the session.
Make Decisions Fun with Choice Circle
Polls are like windows into your audience’s minds. Use Power Polls to keep your finger on the pulse of your audience's preferences and thoughts during your MS Teams session. You can ask them simple questions like 'Which story theme do you find most intriguing?' or 'How familiar are you with today’s topic?' These kinds of polls allow you to adjust on the fly if needed and make sure that everyone is on the same page, boosting attention and participation.