Make your meetings and classes more interactive with these built-in Zoom tools:
Polls & Quizzes
Launch live polls or quizzes to check understanding, gather opinions, or spark discussion. Share results in real time to drive conversation.
Reactions & Non-Verbal Feedback
Encourage participants to use emoji reactions (👍 🎉 ❤️) and non-verbal cues (raise hand, yes/no, slow down) to stay engaged without interrupting. Collaborative emoji effects appear when multiple people react with the same emoji at the same time.
Breakout Rooms
Split participants into smaller groups for discussion, group work, or problem-solving. Pre-assign groups or let Zoom randomize them — great for study groups, peer review, and collaborative activities.
Additional Engagement Tools
Q&A
Let participants submit questions during meetings or webinars. Answer live or in writing, and attendees can upvote questions they want addressed.
In-Meeting Chat
Enable chat for links, quick questions, or side collaboration. Pin important messages so everyone sees key information.
Quick Tips for Maximizing Engagement
- Start with an icebreaker poll to warm up the group
- Use reactions as a quick pulse check (“Give me a 👍 if you’re following along”)
- Rotate breakout room groups so participants interact with different people
- Pause for Q&A every 10–15 minutes rather than saving all questions for the end
- Use chat prompts to encourage quieter attendees (“Type your answer before I reveal…”)
- Pin key instructions in chat so latecomers don’t miss important context
- An Educator’s Guide to Using Zoom in the Classroom
If you have any questions about Zoom visit our Zoom FAQs or contact the OneIT Service Desk