The aim of schnaq has always been to allow as many people as possible to create fun and interactive presentations and hold exciting discussions. That’s why schnaq became open source last year. Now we are taking the next step and abolishing the two-tier society. From June 1st 2024, all registered users will automatically have access to all features on the schnaq.com instance operated by schnaq GmbH. Free of charge! Existing premium accounts will of course continue to have access to everything, but will no longer be extended and will automatically become a community account after the subscription expires.

The schnaq vision from the beginning was to build a privacy compliant and trustworthy software. A software from which education in Germany, and also the rest of the world can benefit. The only logical step was to follow words with deeds and open source the entire source code of schnaq. Schnaq is open source as of today! But what does this mean for the users? On the one hand, it means that everyone can check the source code and convince themselves that we take our promises regarding data minimization and privacy seriously.

As you always thrive to improve the quality of your virtual or in-person events, ‘Audience Engagement’ will be the one term that pops up in your mind frequently. Because it is considered as one of the metrics used to measure the success of an event. Facilitating Live Q&A is one of the definitive methods to stimulate audience engagement during an event. The Q&A session is that part of the event, where you get connected with your audience by switching yourself from the role of a presenter to a person who takes part in an active discussion.

Have you ever tried to let your students discuss in the classroom? Then you may be familiar with the positive effects this has on them. But what about online discussions where the students are not physically present? There are five distinct benefits that online discussions have on your students. Everybody can participate More constructive and structured outcomes Improved collaboration Easier to create an informed opinion More engagement 1. Everybody can participate Inclusion can be a challenging task.

You are in charge of a hybrid or online event, and you want to start it as interactively as possible? Icebreakers are perfect for beginning the show with a bang. Some people have a negative picture of overdone icebreakers. That is because of bad icebreakers that do not add value. We prepared a few Dos and Don’ts that help you produce perfect icebreakers. This way, you’ll be able to use only the most entertaining and fitting icebreakers for your event.

Imagine your audience hanging on your lips, following your every word. Getting such an engaged audience is not an easy feat. But alas, there is a whole category of software to help you out: Audience Response Systems (ARS). In the following six minutes, you will learn what Audience Response Systems are, how they help boost engagement in the crowd and how you can use them yourself. What is an Audience Response System?

Are you thinking about using polls for your events, workshops, or social media? Are you not sure how to use them properly and get lots of engagement? Fear not! This guide will show you the benefits of online polls and demonstrate use cases. It also discusses eight best practices and tips that make your polls as engaging as possible. What are polls good for anyway? Polls have many positive effects on your audience, even if it’s not apparent at first.

You value the people that come to your training, events, talks, and seminars. But they don’t necessarily know that. Not to worry: You can make your audience love your event by showing that you value them. If the people in your audience feel valued, they are way more likely to come back for more or recommend you to friends and colleagues. Here are five methods you can try out immediately.

How do you keep your crowd active? Every online event is initially the same: People turn their cameras off and let their attention fly. There is no single silver bullet. But, we collected five methods that engage your audience to help you find the best method for your event. Try them out to find out what works best for you! 1. Start asking questions There is one thing anybody loves to do:

You’ve seen it a thousand times. Your online workshop goes on for quite some time, and your audience’s attention is starting to dwindle. Reclaim their attention easily: Utilize the intimate setting and play a game with your participants. Bring back their attention and lighten the mood. To save you time on searching, we prepared five games that work exceptionally well online: 1. Bet with the audience To start, you can ask one or more questions.