Teaching Paper: Interactive Elements for Engaging Presentations
Checklist and Strategies to Foster Active Audience Participation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eng-au-tp-tch-tp-02
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About the Article
Interactive elements transform presentations from passive delivery into dynamic experiences that engage, inspire, and empower audiences. This Teaching Paper provides a structured checklist of tools—including questions, polls, interactive activities, participation techniques, and social media integration—supported by theory and case-based examples. It equips speakers, educators, and non-profit leaders with actionable strategies to foster inclusivity, active participation, and knowledge retention in diverse presentation contexts.
Key Topics
- Types of interactive tools: questions, polls, and activities
- Audience participation techniques and inclusive strategies
- Leveraging social media and digital platforms
- Practical checklist for designing engaging presentations
- Case study from non-profit capacity-building workshops
- Reflection prompts and strategies for continuous improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Interactive Elements for Engaging Presentations – Checklist and Strategies to Foster Active Audience Participation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eng-au-tp-tch-tp-02
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