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:
Sign In to Microsoft Teams:
- Locate and click the "sign-in" link.
- Enter your login credentials to access your account.
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.
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.
- Viewing Hand Raises:
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.