Anouk Baltus
Writer at Sendsteps
Anouk Baltus writes for Sendsteps about presenting, speaking and how teachers give every student a voice. Her interest in presenting started early: she gave talks in primary school and later won a speaking award with a speech she wrote and delivered herself. At Sendsteps that became a body of practical articles so others can find their own way of presenting.
Articles
54 articles on the Sendsteps blog.
Audience Engagement
3 Ways to Stimulate Interactivity at an All Hands Meeting
Organizations use all hands meetings to share important updates and keep everyone on the same page. To ensure everyone is engaged and energized at the start…
Audience Engagement
35 Fun Icebreaker Questions for Any Occasion
Looking for some fun and engaging icebreakers for your next gathering? We've got you covered with 35 icebreaker questions for any occasion! From corporate…
Education & Learning
5 Brainstorming Techniques For Students: Creativity+Free Template
Creativity is one of the most useful skills that students can use in class and out of it, but how can you make sure that your students are getting the most…
Education & Learning
5 Innovative Teaching Methods to Kick Off the New School Year
Teaching in the classroom can be tough at times, especially if you feel like you’re not connecting with your students or you’re running out of teaching…
Meetings & Teams
5 Simple Ways to Instantly Boost Employee Satisfaction
Employee satisfaction is vital to any successful business, but many businesses don’t know how to keep their workers content. Fortunately, the answer isn’t…
AI & Technology
5 Ways AI-Powered Presentation Makers are Revolutionizing Education
As technology continues to evolve, it has become an important part of our daily lives. The education sector is no exception, with AI-powered presentation…
Presentation Skills
Ahaslides VS Sendsteps, which is the best presentation tool?
Step up your presentation game with an interactive tool that will leave your audience mesmerized! Say goodbye to boring, one-sided presentations and hello…
AI & Technology
AI Interactive Presentations vs. Traditional Lectures: Which is Better?
With advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives. One area that has seen…
Education & Learning
Back to School Tips: Make the Transition Smooth and Stress-Free
It’s that time of year again—back to school! And if you’re like most teachers, the transition back into the classroom can feel stressful and overwhelming…
AI & Technology
Best AI Tools for Presenters and Business Professionals in 2023
As businesses continue to evolve and expand in 2023, the need for efficient and effective tools becomes more important than ever before. With advancements…
AI & Technology
Best AI Tools for Presenters and Teachers in 2023
As the world continues to embrace technology, AI tools are becoming increasingly popular in various industries, including education. AI tools have…
AI & Technology
Creating Engaging Presentations with AI: Tips and Tricks
In today's world, presentation skills are more important than ever. Whether you are a student giving a class presentation, or a business professional…
Education & Learning
Present like a Pro: Essential Tips for Student Presentations
As a student, you will likely be called upon to give a presentation at some point during your academic career. Whether it’s a class project, a research…
Presentation Skills
5 Factors That Must Be Considered When Preparing a Presentation
Master the art of impactful presentations with our guide on the top 5 essential factors to consider during preparation, ensuring effectiveness and audience…
Audience Engagement
Final verdict: which interactive platform is best to use!
After writing several blog posts comparing Sendsteps to Kahoot!, Mentimeter, AhaSlides, Slido and Wooclap, it is now time to give our final verdict. Each of…
AI & Technology
From Mundane to Memorable: Revolutionizing Presentations with AI Technology and Sendsteps.ai
AI technology has emerged as a game-changer. With the power of AI and the innovative features of Sendsteps.ai, presenters now have the ability to transform…
AI & Technology
From Virtual Reality to Smart Analytics: How AI is Revolutionizing Education
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has the potential to revolutionize how we present information, engage with students, and assess…
AI & Technology
The Future: how AI Presentation Makers are Changing the Game
Presentations have been an essential part of communication for decades. It is an effective tool to convey information, ideas, and persuade people. However,…
Education & Learning
6 Reasons Gamified Learning is the Future of Education
Gamified learning has been around for many years now, but most educators are still skeptical of its effectiveness. The truth of the matter is that when…
Presentation Skills
Giving and Receiving Feedback: Tips for Success
Effective communication is key to building and maintaining successful relationships, both in our personal and professional lives. One important aspect of…
Education & Learning
Hard Skills Tests for Teachers: How to Measure What Students Know
Assessing students’ hard skills is one of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks teachers must perform on a regular basis. Luckily, there are many ways…
Audience Engagement
How to Have Fun During a Course: Live Quiz with Students
Having fun during a course can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! One way to make a course more exciting and engaging is by utilizing a live quiz…
AI & Technology
How AI Presentation Makers are Streamlining Business Presentations
In today's fast-paced business world, creating a presentation that will engage your audience can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to have a clear…
AI & Technology
How AI Presentation Makers Can Drive Business Success
Effective communication is a key factor in achieving business success. Whether it's pitching to investors or presenting to potential clients, presentations…
Education & Learning
How to get more interactivity in your undergraduate class
Are you looking for new ways to get your undergraduate class engaged and interactive? Live multiple choice is an excellent tool to help you achieve that…
Audience Engagement
How to Get Real Time Feedback from Apprentices during a Lecture
Giving a lecture can be a difficult task, but it's important to know if your apprentices are absorbing the material you are presenting. One of the best ways…
Audience Engagement
How to Give an Engaging Lecture with an Online Presentation
Giving a lecture can be a daunting task, especially when it is being presented online. But with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to give an…
Education & Learning
How to Teach Soft Skills to Students
If you’re tasked with teaching soft skills to students, you might find it confusing as to where to start or how to go about doing it. The best thing you can…
AI & Technology
How to Use AI for Marketing (with Examples)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the marketing industry, providing marketers with powerful tools to help them reach their target audiences more…
AI & Technology
Insights & Results from Using AI Presentation Maker in Classroom
As technology continues to advance, it is no surprise that it is making its way into classrooms around the world. One particular technology that is gaining…
Audience Engagement
How to Increase Interactivity in Your Workshop with a Live Poll
Are you looking for ways to make your workshop more engaging and interactive? A live poll is a great way to increase interactivity and get instant feedback…
AI & Technology
Innovative AI Solutions for Modern Business Presentations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown to become an essential tool in modern businesses, and it is changing the way presentations are made. With the…
Presentation Skills
7 Audience activities to play during a presentation
Transform your presentations into dynamic, interactive experiences with these 7 audience-engaging activities and games, fostering personal connection and…
Education & Learning
Interactive Learning: The benefits of engaging students
When it comes to education, the benefits of interactive learning are clear and numerous. When students are engaged in their own education, they’re able to…
Education & Learning
Interactive Lessons for Undergraduates: Live Multiple Choice
Are you looking for an interactive lesson that engages your undergraduate students? Learning through multiple choice and live interaction can be an…
Audience Engagement
How to engage your team from the start with a live word cloud!
How do you keep your team engaged from the moment they walk in to your team meeting? By including all of them in it! Whether your meeting is virtual or…
Audience Engagement
Kahoot! VS Sendsteps, which is the best presentation tool?
An interactive presentation tool is a great way to engage your audience in your presentation. Kahoot! is a presentation software that is incredibly useful…
AI & Technology
Maximizing the Impact of Your Business Presentations with AI Tools
As the business world continues to evolve, the need for effective presentations has become increasingly important. With the help of artificial intelligence…
AI & Technology
Maximizing Your Business Presentations with AI-Driven Design
In today's fast-paced business world, presentations play a crucial role in communicating ideas, data, and information to clients, stakeholders, and team…
Audience Engagement
Mentimeter VS Sendsteps, which is the best presentation tool?
There are many different types of interactive presentations tools out there; some good, some bad. Mentimeter is one option and it comes with both pros and…
Education & Learning
How to Give an Online Presentation for Your Freshman Course
Giving an online presentation for a freshman course can be a daunting task. It requires careful planning and preparation to ensure that the course content…
Public Speaking
Overcome Stage Fright using Interactive Software
For many people, the thought of speaking in front of a large audience can be intimidating and overwhelming. Stage fright, or performance anxiety, is a…
AI & Technology
The Power of AI in Business Presentations: Creating Impactful Content with AI Tools
In today's fast-paced business world, presentations have become an essential tool for communicating ideas, strategies, and plans. However, creating a…
Presentation Skills
Slido VS Sendsteps, which is the best presentation tool?
An interactive presentation tool can enhance audience engagement during your presentation. Slido is a popular software for engaging audiences and increasing…
AI & Technology
Streamline Your Business with AI Workflow Automation: A Guide to Getting Started
In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency is key. It's no longer enough to rely solely on human effort to get things done. AI workflow…
Meetings & Teams
Get the Most Out of Team Meetings with Real-Time Feedback
Team meetings are an essential part of any successful organization. With real-time feedback, they can be even more effective and productive. Real-time…
Audience Engagement
How to Test Undergraduates' Knowledge during a Workshop
Workshops are a great way for undergraduates to learn new skills and gain knowledge. However, it can be difficult to measure how much knowledge the students…
AI & Technology
The Best AI Tools for Crafting Effective Investor Pitch Decks
A strong investor pitch deck can be the difference between securing funding and failure. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the process of…
AI & Technology
The Evolution of Education Presentations The Future is AI
In recent years, technology has revolutionized the way we learn and has transformed the traditional classroom setting into a digital one. One of the most…
AI & Technology
The Future of Business Communication AI Presentation Makers and More
As technology advances, it continues to change the way we communicate and interact with the world. In the business world, communication is a crucial aspect…
AI & Technology
AI in Business: The Impact of AI Presentation Tools on the Way We Communicate
In today's fast-paced business world, presentations are an essential tool for communication. They are used to share ideas, pitch proposals, and persuade…
Education & Learning
The Surprising Benefits of Education Games (Plus Some Examples!)
Education games are becoming more and more popular, with the understanding that they can provide an effective supplement to traditional teaching methods.…
AI & Technology
Top 5 AI Tools for Students to Enhance Learning
As students, we know that academic life can be challenging at times. Fortunately, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), learning has become more…
Presentation Skills
Wooclap VS Sendsteps, which is the best presentation tool?
Elevate your presentation skills with an interactive tool that will captivate your audience! Avoid uninteresting and unidirectional presentations and…