What interactive elements and activities do you use in presentations?

1 Polls and quizzes

One of the easiest and most popular ways to add interactivity to your presentations is to use polls and quizzes. You can use them to test your audience's knowledge, get their feedback, or spark a discussion. Polls and quizzes can be done with various tools, such as online platforms, apps, or clickers. You can also use them to gamify your presentation and reward your audience with points, badges, or prizes.

2 Stories and anecdotes

Another way to make your presentations more interactive is to use stories and anecdotes. Stories and anecdotes can help you illustrate your points, connect with your audience, and make your presentation more memorable. You can use stories and anecdotes from your own experience, from other sources, or from your audience. You can also ask your audience to share their own stories and anecdotes related to your topic.

3 Questions and answers

Questions and answers are essential for any interactive presentation. You can use them to check your audience's understanding, clarify any doubts, or address any concerns. You can also use them to encourage your audience to ask their own questions, share their opinions, or offer their suggestions. You can use questions and answers throughout your presentation, at the end, or in specific segments. You can also use different formats, such as open-ended, closed-ended, or multiple-choice questions.

4 Demonstrations and simulations

If you want to show your audience how something works, how to do something, or what the results of something are, you can use demonstrations and simulations. Demonstrations and simulations can help you provide visual, auditory, or tactile examples of your topic, and allow your audience to see, hear, or feel what you are talking about. You can use demonstrations and simulations with various devices, such as videos, slides, models, or prototypes. You can also invite your audience to participate in the demonstrations and simulations, or to observe and comment on them.

5 Activities and exercises

One of the most effective ways to make your presentations more interactive is to use activities and exercises. Activities and exercises can help you reinforce your message, enhance your audience's learning, and create a fun and dynamic atmosphere. You can use activities and exercises that are relevant, practical, and enjoyable for your audience, such as brainstorming, role-playing, case studies, or games. You can also use activities and exercises that are suitable for your presentation format, such as individual, group, or online activities.

6 Feedback and evaluation

Finally, you can make your presentations more interactive by using feedback and evaluation. Feedback and evaluation can help you measure your audience's satisfaction, learning, and engagement, and improve your presentation skills. You can use feedback and evaluation with various methods, such as surveys, forms, or ratings. You can also use feedback and evaluation to thank your audience, summarize your main points, or provide additional resources.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?