Student Engagement Guide

Using Polls in Teams

• Plan Your Polls in Advance – Create and set up your poll questions before the meeting using Microsoft Forms or the Polls app in Teams. This ensures a smooth experience.

• Choose the Right Question Type – Use multiple-choice, rating scales, or open-text responses depending on the type of feedback or engagement you need.

• Time Your Polls Strategically – Launch polls at key moments—before a discussion to gauge prior knowledge, during for engagement, or after for feedback.

• Keep Polls Clear & Concise – Ensure questions are easy to understand and answer quickly to keep participants engaged.

• Encourage Participation – Let attendees know their responses are valuable and, if appropriate, make polls anonymous to increase participation.

• Share Results in Real-Time – Display poll results immediately to spark discussion or reinforce key points. This adds interactivity to the session.

• Follow Up on Poll Insights – Use the poll results to guide discussion, adjust content delivery, or gather feedback for future meetings.

• Test Beforehand – Run a quick test of your polls in a private meeting or with a colleague to ensure they function as expect

Quick Video

Here is a Quick Video of setting up a poll in Microsoft Teams. 

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The next set of steps take place within the Chat.

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