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September 25, 2025 15:35
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Microsoft Teams Presentation: Engaging with Your Audience

This guide explains how to view chat messages and hand raises during Microsoft Teams presentations, enabling real-time audience engagement.

Key Steps to Enhancing Presentations:

  1. Sign In to Microsoft Teams:

    • Locate and click the "sign-in" link.
    • Enter your login credentials to access your account.
  2. Start Your Meeting:

    • On the main dashboard, find and click the video icon to access meeting options.
    • Click the "Start meeting" button to initiate your session.
    • Important: Before presenting, verify your audio and video settings.
  3. Monitoring Audience Interaction:

    • Viewing Hand Raises:
      • Click on the People icon.
      • A list of participants will appear, with a small hand icon next to anyone who has raised their hand. This allows for easy identification of who wishes to speak.
    • Monitoring Chat:
      • Keep an eye on the chat for real-time questions and feedback.
      • Promptly addressing chat messages enhances audience dialogue and the overall presentation experience.

Actionable Insights and Tips:

  • Real-time Engagement: By actively monitoring both hand raises and chat, you can foster a more interactive and effective presentation.
  • Managing Large Audiences: For presentations with many participants, consider assigning a co-host to manage chat interactions, allowing you to focus on presenting.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Consistent practice with these features will make them feel natural and improve your presentation delivery.

By following these steps, you can transform a standard presentation into a dynamic and engaging session where audience needs are addressed promptly and effectively.