Date post: | 02-Nov-2014 |
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Creating EngagementPart 1
in Adobe Connect
Topics
• Integrating Fun• Creating Engagement• Music• Questions• Pods• Breakout Room Activities• Polls• Energy• Competition• Recognition
Rule #1
Integrate fun into your learning but NOT learning
into your fun!
Classes and meetings should be about your goals/objectives first.
Rule #2
Create engagement frequently.
Engage participants every 2-5 minutes.
How can I create
engagement?
Music
Start a session off with some music to lighten the mood or to get participants energized.
Ask Questions in Different Formats
You can create different ways to ask questions using:
•Chat•Icons•Whiteboards •Polls•Voice
Pods
Randomizers
You can use PODs to call on random participants.Randomizer
Use this extension to randomly select an Adobe Connect meeting participant for a prize or other special distinction.
Connect RoshamboSettle all of your in-meeting disputes with this game of Roshambo (aka Rock, Paper, Scissors).
Odds and EvensSettle more of your in-meeting disputes with this game of Odds and Evens (also known as Choosies)
http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/extend.edu.html
Timers
You can use pods to count down the time to when your session will begin or start back up.
Countdown TimerLet meeting participants know exactly how much time remains before your meeting will begin or resume.
LoungePodParticipants know how much time remains before meeting will begin, and hear your music.
http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/extend.edu.html
Icebreaker
You can use pods as icebreaker activities.
LocationMapEasy to use and fun ice breaker for a webinar or online meeting lobby layout.
http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/extend.edu.html
Breakout Room Activities
You can use breakout rooms for individual or group activities. Use chat, text/drawing tools and more to collaborate.
Polls
Integrate in polls to ask participants questions surrounding your session topic or just for fun.
Energy
Stretching after sitting for long periods of times can help increase energy and attention rate.
Games
Play games like Wuzzles (Word Puzzles) or commonyms during breaks.
Competition
Create teams during the session to institute engagement through competition.
Recognition
Recognize participants for a job well done.
We covered:
• Integrating Fun• Creating Engagement• Music• Questions• Pods• Breakout Room Activities• Polls• Energy• Competition• Recognition