Many people are afraid of sitting in silence with a group in a Zoom room. Don’t be afraid. Silence can be extremely helpful and needed if timed well.
Here are reasons to design for silence:
Silence to Think and Re-energize
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Quizzes and Polls to Engage
The number one desire in online learning is to engage each individual present. Quizzes and polls are two quick and easy features that can help boost the energy, add some fun, and help learners connect to the content and each other.
Gratitude is Like Oxygen
Gratitude can be wonderfully affirming, surprisingly life-giving, noticeably motivating, and importantly respectful. Human beings need gratitude. However, many of us need to learn to give and receive it. In these times of increased isolation and speed of work, Global...
Start with the Heart: A Warm-Up to Consider
I could never have imagined I would start a meeting with personal images of joy…But I did!
How to Use the Chat Box, Respectfully
Over the past months of virtual meetings – and there have been plenty of them – there has been much testing and experimentation with technology. One such technique has been the Chat feature; all virtual platforms have it and most of us use it. For me, the Chat feature...
The Third Wave: Hybrid is Coming!
The writing is on the wall. First in-person was thought to be the best, then we all went online, and soon hybrid will be the new reality. A ‘hybrid’ convening is when some participants are in-person in the room and some are elsewhere and joining virtually. Top three...
Breakout Rooms to Connect
Breakout groups – where small groups talk within the larger group – can help all learners participate more fully, engage with each other, and connect to the content in a deeper way.