Creating Engagement in Adobe Connect Part 1

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

Questions?

Melissa Milloway, MSIT.mmilloway87@gmail.com