This speeds up the process, as each respondent takes less time choosing the next respondent, as well as ensuring that everyone responds. Those with their hand still raised (and thus have not answered) are easily visible, whether in Speaker or Gallery view, as participants with their hand raised are brought to the top of the videos.

The person choosing the next responder knows exactly who has and has not answered.This method accomplishes 2 things for the team: As each participant provides their answer to the question, they lower their hand and choose the next person to answer. Thus, we instituted the Hands-Up approach.Īfter the question is posed, everyone in attendance raises their digital hand, which is found in the Reactions button on the desktop and web client (see our Support article for how to enable this feature for your meetings, as well as how to raise your hand on the mobile apps). Even with a small team, it was always difficult to determine who had and had not yet answered the question. These questions range from “What is your current favorite binge-worthy show?” to “What is the best advice you’ve ever received?”, all as a team-building exercise. In our own weekly team meetings, a fun question is posed to all and we each provide our answer.

On the pop-up, select the “Raise Hand” option.We likely all know and use the Raise Hand feature to take informal polls or to signify to the host or presenter that you have a question, but this Pro Tip will detail how to use Raise Hand in a slightly different way. Then, tap on the three horizontal dots (More) icon.ģ. During the Zoom call, open the options at the bottom by tapping on the screen.Ģ. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to. So, you will need to tap your phone’s display to open the options. When the Committee Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on raise hand. On the Zoom mobile app for iOS or Android, the bottom menu bar is hidden to offer a full-screen view during meetings. If you’re wondering why the lower hand option is there, it’s because when you use the “Raise Hand” feature, a raised hand emoji appears in the top-left corner of the video feed of all participants and they know you’ve raised hand. Then click on the “Raise Hand” option from the pop-up to raise your hand.Īfter you finish asking your question, you can lower your hand by selecting the “Reactions” button again, and then you’ll see the “Lower Hand” option over there. While in an online meeting, click on the “Reactions” option at the bottom of the screen.Ģ. Follow these steps to do so on your desktop Zoom client:ġ. If you’re attending an online meeting on your PC, the raise hand feature is quite easy to use.

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