25 Word Cloud Questions for Meetings and Workshops

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A word cloud gives everyone in a meeting or workshop a way to contribute a short response to the same question. It can help you explore expectations, collect ideas or start a discussion about a shared experience. Choosing the right question makes a difference. A focused prompt produces responses you can discuss and use. A […] Read more

How to Make an Existing PowerPoint Presentation Interactive

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You have a PowerPoint presentation ready to go. The information is there, the slides are in order and you know what you want to say. But where does the audience get involved? Making a presentation interactive does not mean rebuilding the deck or adding an activity to every slide. Start by finding a few places […] Read more

35 Poll Questions for Training Sessions

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A useful training poll gives you something you can act on. It might reveal that your audience needs more background, uncover a misconception or help you decide which example to cover next. The challenge is choosing questions that do more than fill a gap between slides. Here are 35 poll questions for training sessions, organised […] Read more

28 Great PowerPoint Presentation Tips

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A comprehensive list of PowerPoint presentation tips and tricks. Microsoft PowerPoint has been around since 1987 and is by far the most popular presentation tool on the market but many people still struggle to give effective presentations. PowerPoint is often blamed but often this is really a case of a poor workman blaming his tools. Audience polling tools […] Read more

How to share a powerpoint presentation using Cisco Webex

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Many of us have had to turn to running meetings virtually in recent weeks, which can be a daunting task if you are not familiar with using virtual meeting software. Here is a quick guide on how to share a Powerpoint presentation using Webex during a virtual meeting. Log into your Webex account, create your […] Read more

How to create animations in Microsoft PowerPoint

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Making your PowerPoint presentation visually engaging is important to keep your audience interested in your slides. You can animate text, shapes, pictures, tables and more. In this blog we’ll explain how to create animations in Microsoft PowerPoint using both Windows and Mac devices. Important: Participoll uses animations to run effectively. If you’re using animations in […] Read more

How to share a PowerPoint presentation in Discord

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Discord is a programme which many businesses use to communicate with colleagues while working from home. You can create channels and chat to employees without having to start a call via a voice channel or simply chat using a text channel. You can use either the web or desktop app and for this guide, we’ll […] Read more
Share PowerPoint in mmhmm

How to share a PowerPoint presentation in mmhmm

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Mmhmm is the new video presentation software on the block. Launched in 2020, mmhmm has many visual and interactive features to take your video presentations to the next level.  It’s currently only available for Mac users, but Windows users can now try the beta version. Remember, if you’re an educator or a student, you can […] Read more

How to share a PowerPoint in StreamYard

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Live streaming might be the next step in your social media strategy or you may want to explore webinars to connect with your employees. StreamYard is a great online platform to do both of these things, and more. In this blog, we’re going to explain how to share your PowerPoint presentation in StreamYard.  1. Log […] Read more
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How to Draw in Microsoft PowerPoint

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Drawing is a useful feature in Microsoft PowerPoint. You can use it to highlight important information or get creative to show your ideas in your presentation. It may seem tricky at first but PowerPoint has useful features to help you along the way. You may find drawing in PowerPoint easier if you’re using a tablet […] Read more