subject: Interactive Response Systems Essential For Instant Feedback [print this page] An electronic voting system is a great way to interact with the audience. It comprises of an Audience Response System that enables members of the audience to answer questions. These systems have been around for quite some time and thanks to TV exposure have been used by companies in conference meetings. For effective communication, its essential to receive instant feedback. The outcome is greater productivity and effectiveness for both the parties involved.
In an audience polling system, there is a keypad for each member. The in-built software allows the audience to respond to the questions that will be posted by the presenter. These devices add up the responses and simultaneously display the results of the group. How does this system work? First, the presenter has to ask a question and display it on the screen for the audience members to view. After gathering their thoughts the voters key in their vote with the help of a keypad. Finally, the votes are added up and displayed for everyone to discuss.
These keypads are simple to use. To answer a question a voter has to select their response from the corresponding buttons. For instance, A, B or C might be the right answer. Press one of these options and in case you want to alter your choice thats simple too. Press in the new option and the system only remembers the last option entered. Before starting a session it is recommended that you familiarize the participants on how the voting process works. Usually a full instructions slide is inserted into the presentation.
There are plenty of benefits of an audience polling system. It increases memory retention of the participants by three to five times. It also increases participation and interest. With instant data gathering, reporting and analysis result in quality discussions and prevent gaps in communication if any. Moreover, post-event reports provide crucial information that can be reviewed, evaluated and compared. Few examples of such polling devices are Turning Point, iml Communicator, iml Connector and spot me.
The results are displayed on a PowerPoint presentation or with the help of statistical charts like horizontal charts, bar charts. This displaying technique makes it simple for the participants to understand the topic better. Most companies hand out detailed reports in Excel format that cover different variables including demographics. For immediate and quick responses from participants in conferences or meetings, this type of interactive system should be your first choice.
