Hey there! If you’re running a live session on MS Teams, you know how important it is to keep your audience engaged. After all, if they’re just sitting there bored, they’re not going to take much away from your session. But when they’re involved, they’re more likely to be actively listening, participating, and remembering what you said. So how do you make that happen? That’s what we’re going to dive into today!
Using Magic Maps to Start Strong
Alright, one of the most common things we all ask when starting a session is 'Where are you all joining us from?' And, man, do people love to share! With StreamAlive’s Magic Maps, you can turn this simple question into something way more interactive. Ask them 'Where in the world are you joining us from today?' or get a bit creative with 'Share a dream travel destination you've always wanted to visit.' Watch as all those locations pop up on a real-time map! It’s like taking a mini world tour right at the beginning of your MS Teams webinar. Plus, seeing those maps get filled up is pretty cool and instantly gives everyone a sense of connection.
Get Thoughts with Opinion Polls
Sometimes you just want to know what everyone’s thinking, plain and simple. That’s where Open-Ended Opinion Polls come in. Instead of multiple-choice, throw something open-ended at them: 'What’s one word you’d use to describe this session so far?' StreamAlive will grab all those answers from chat, letting your audience dump their thoughts into your poll. It's great for getting feedback on-the-go or letting them tell you what they’re hoping to learn next. Perfect for keeping the conversation flowing.
Real-Time Decisions with Power Polls
Polling your audience is a great real-time decision tool, and with StreamAlive’s Power Polls, you can take it up a notch. Here’s how you use it: Got a question like, 'How many hours of sleep do you get every night?' or 'What’s your favorite movie?' Set it up so participants can answer live. You’ll see what most people think immediately! Maybe you're doing a session on productivity – poll them on 'What time do you start your day?' and adapt your content based on their responses. It’s super engaging to see the answers come in like a wave!
Spinning the Winner Wheel
Now, onto something super fun – the Winner Wheel. Let’s face it, sometimes our audience goes a bit radio silent, right? Get them talking with a little bribe – a random prize! StreamAlive’s Winner Wheel lets you pick a winner from the folks commenting during your webinar. You could say, 'Drop a comment if you want to win a surprise!' or 'Comment during our Q&A for a chance to win!' It spices things up, makes people want to participate, and hey, who doesn’t love winning something even if it’s just a shoutout?
Create Buzz with Wonder Words
And lastly, to really capture the vibe of your session, Wonder Words is your go-to. This feature lets you see what’s on everyone’s mind in a snap by creating a word cloud. Ask questions that get one-word answers like, 'What’s your go-to productivity tool?' or 'Name one word that describes your work week.' As people type their answers in the chat, the most popular words grow bigger on your screen. It’s visually captivating and gives everyone a voice, making your session feel even more interactive and lively!
Decide with Choice Circle
Polling your audience is a great real-time decision tool, and with StreamAlive’s Power Polls, you can take it up a notch. Here’s how you use it: Got a question like, 'How many hours of sleep do you get every night?' or 'What’s your favorite movie?' Set it up so participants can answer live. You’ll see what most people think immediately! Maybe you're doing a session on productivity – poll them on 'What time do you start your day?' and adapt your content based on their responses. It’s super engaging to see the answers come in like a wave!