Can speakers conduct audience polls?
Speakers can ask the audience any type of question that can be answered with a yes/no, true/false or multiple choice answer. Polling can be conducted on the telephone or via the web during an audio + web event. If using the telephone, the answers are tabulated by the moderator on special software and can be relayed to the speakers and the audience within a few moments or to the speakers and client off the air after the event. During an audio + web event, polling responses are tabulated instantaneously and the results can be displayed in number, percentage and bar graph formats. Some tips regarding polling: • It is helpful to include your questions in your written materials so participants can see the question and the answer choices while they are determining their response. • Each site has one vote, so the answers will represent the consensus or majority of attendees at any given site. • Work hard at making the questions clear. Ask a colleague to review your questions – lack of clarity
Speakers can ask the audience any type of question that can be answered with a yes/no, true/false or multiple choice answer. Polling can be conducted on the telephone or via the web during an audio + web event. If using the telephone, the answers are tabulated by the moderator on special software and can be relayed to the speakers and the audience within a few moments or to the speakers and client off the air after the event. During an audio + web event, polling responses are tabulated instantaneously and the results can be displayed in number, percentage and bar graph formats. Some tips regarding polling: • It is helpful to include your questions in your written materials so participants can see the question and the answer choices while they are determining their response. • Each site has one vote, so the answers will represent the consensus or majority of attendees at any given site. • Work hard at making the questions clear. Ask a colleague to review your questions – lack of clarity
