Roksanna van Dam
Writer at Sendsteps
Roksanna van Dam writes for Sendsteps on content that helps teachers and teams involve everyone in the room. She started as an intern focused on content and socials, and has published articles and templates that help readers try new ways to participate. She likes to learn in public and share what is useful.
Articles
42 articles on the Sendsteps blog.
Meetings & Teams
6 Teamwork Skills That Make You 80% More Employable
If you’re looking to land your dream job, focus on developing the right teamwork skills to give yourself a major advantage over the competition. Many people…
Meetings & Teams
6 Ways to Refresh Your Team Meetings with Sendsteps
Team meetings can become stale, boring, and routine if they aren’t kept fresh and interesting. Many team meeting topics are better served by group emails…
Meetings & Teams
How to Ace Your Next Knowledge Test with a Workshop
Are you feeling stressed about an upcoming knowledge test? You're not alone! Knowledge testing can be intimidating, but with the help of a workshop, you can…
AI & Technology
AI Presentation Makers: The Benefits and Drawbacks
Navigate the world of AI presentation makers with ease. Understand the benefits and limitations of tools like Sendsteps.ai for crafting impactful…
Company & News
Christmas: Season of Giving, Traditions & Fun - Play the Quiz!
The sounds, sights and smells of Christmas are one of the most wonderful things about the holiday season! From choirs of Christmas carols to the aroma of…
Audience Engagement
Course knowledge testing: A live quiz for apprentices
When it comes to assessing course knowledge, nothing beats a live quiz. This is an invaluable tool for your course! In this blog post, we will discuss the…
Education & Learning
Deliver Engaging Lecture to Sophomores Using Live Multiple Choice
Giving an engaging lecture to sophomores can be a daunting task for any teacher. However, one way to make your lecture more interactive and dynamic is by…
Audience Engagement
End Your Next Team Meeting with a Live Multiple Choice Quiz!
Boring meetings are the worst! It’s no secret that meetings can be stressful and time-consuming. Especially if you have to sit through tedious training or…
Company & News
Everything You Need to Know About Thanksgiving + Quiz
Thanksgiving is an excellent time to spend with your family and loved ones, re-connecting and appreciating what you have in life. The holiday has both…
Meetings & Teams
Fun at an All Hands Meeting During the Opening Phase
What makes an all hands meeting fun? We’ve been to our fair share of bad all hands meetings — we’re not going to lie. There are simply too many of those to…
Meetings & Teams
Get Real-Time Feedback from Your Team during a Townhall Meeting
The value of a townhall meeting often lies in the real-time feedback the participants provide. They answer questions like 'How did this meeting make you…
Audience Engagement
Get Real-Time Feedback During Your Course with Live Polls
Are you looking for a way to get real-time feedback from your students during a course? Live polls are a great way to do this. Live polls provide…
Audience Engagement
Real-Time Feedback: Live Word Cloud at Your Next Townhall Meeting
How do you make sure your townhall meeting was a success? One way is to turn to real time feedback, like by creating a live word cloud of everything that…
Audience Engagement
Engaged team: The Importance of the Opening Phase & Live Quiz
A good team meeting should be engaging and fun, giving everyone on the team an opportunity to participate and contribute their ideas without feeling…
Audience Engagement
The Importance of the Opening Phase & Live Quiz in Team Meetings
A good team meeting should be engaging and fun, giving everyone on the team an opportunity to participate and contribute their ideas without feeling…
Meetings & Teams
Giving a Workshop? Make it Sophomore-Approved with Interactivity!
Are you planning a workshop for a group of sophomores? If so, you'll want to make sure that your workshop is both engaging and interactive. Interactivity is…
Company & News
Halloween Fun Facts and Quiz - Boost Your Team Spirit!
Halloween is one of the most fun and entertaining holidays that many of us get to experience every year! You can learn more about the history of Halloween…
Meetings & Teams
Close your Sprint Planning with Live Multiple Choice
At the end of every sprint, you’ll want to sum up the accomplishments of the previous weeks and set some goals for the upcoming one. Although this part of…
Audience Engagement
How to Create Engaging and Educational Quizzes
Quizzes are a powerful tool for engaging and educating your audience. Whether you are a teacher looking to make learning fun or a marketer aiming to drive…
Meetings & Teams
How to Get Inspired for an Introduction at an All Hands Meeting
You’ve been tasked with introducing yourself at the next all hands meeting, and you can’t think of anything to say. You’re feeling paralyzed by the thought…
Education & Learning
How to Get Real-Time Feedback from a Live Survey for Apprentices
Are you an instructor looking for ways to get real-time feedback from your class? Live surveys are a great way to do just that! With the help of a live…
Education & Learning
How to Get Real-Time Feedback from Your Undergraduate Students
One of the most important aspects of teaching a course to undergraduate students is understanding how they are responding to the material and their overall…
Audience Engagement
How to Make Your Marketing Meeting More Productive with a Quiz
It is Monday morning, and you've gathered your team to discuss marketing strategies and how to serve your customers better. The marketing meeting is the…
Audience Engagement
How to Test Knowledge During an All Hands Meeting: A Live Quiz
How should you handle testing knowledge of your employees during an all hands meeting? You can ask questions to which there are multiple right answers, or…
AI & Technology
The Impact of AI on Business Communication & Marketing Strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various industries, including business communication and marketing strategies. One area where AI has…
Audience Engagement
Increase Interactivity at Your Next Townhall Meeting: Live Quiz
Quiz time! In the opening phase of your next townhall meeting, run a live quiz to get attendees engaged and show them that you’re truly interested in their…
Education & Learning
How to Promote Interactivity During a Lecture: A Live Survey
Interactivity is an essential part of engaging students in a lecture setting, especially for undergraduates. To keep undergraduates attentive and actively…
Audience Engagement
How to Make All hands Meetings More Fun: Close with a Live Quiz!
It’s no surprise that most people dread all hands meetings; the format and scheduling often leave much to be desired. One way you can make all hands…
Education & Learning
Make Your Course More Interactive: Live Surveys for Apprentices
Courses for apprentices should be engaging and interactive to help keep learners motivated. Adding interactivity to a course helps create an environment…
Presentation Skills
November Monthly Update: What's new this month?
Another month has flown by, and it’s time to share our monthly update with you! In this month’s update, we’re sharing some of the latest and greatest things…
Education & Learning
October's Improvements: What's New and What's Changed
October was an exciting month for us here at Sendsteps, as we made several changes to improve the software and give you more features! Of course, we’re not…
Audience Engagement
Online Presentations: Make Them Count In Your Course!
Do you want to make the most of your course by engaging students during an online presentation? If so, then this blog post is for you! Here, we will discuss…
Audience Engagement
Engagement in Sprint Planning: Live Multiple Choice, Ice Breaker
The challenge of engagement during sprint planning happens all too often, especially at the beginning of the development cycle. How can you keep your team…
Public Speaking
Overcome Stage Fright with Interactive Presentations
Public speaking can be very intimidating, especially if you’re not used to it. Even the most confident and charismatic individuals get nervous before…
AI & Technology
AI Presentation Makers in Remote Work & Virtual Presentations
In recent years, remote work and virtual presentations have become increasingly common, with many businesses shifting towards these models. However,…
Audience Engagement
Test Knowledge at Townhall Meeting: Use Live Multiple Choice Quiz
Every member of your organization has unique expertise, but that doesn’t mean they’re all equally effective at communicating their knowledge during…
Presentation Skills
The Perfect Pitch: How to Nail Your Next Presentation + Template
Whether you’re giving an elevator pitch, developing a pitch deck or simply working on your speaking skills in general, you want to make sure your pitch will…
Audience Engagement
AI for Teachers: Top 10 Tools to Enhance Classroom Engagement
As technology continues transforming education, teachers are turning to AI tools to save time on creating dynamic, engaging presentations, lesson plans,…
Meetings & Teams
Top 10 Presentation Games for Large Teams
A large audience. Difficult topics. For many speakers, it is difficult to keep their attention on the talking topics during a presentation to a large team…
AI & Technology
Top 5 AI-Powered Tools for Creating Engaging Sales Presentations
In today's digital world, businesses constantly look for ways to create presentations that stand out and engage their audience. AI has revolutionized how we…
Meetings & Teams
Transparency at work: Improve Work Environment & Company Culture
Transparency in the workplace plays a critical role in improving relationships, work environment and overall company culture. All of this has a direct…
Audience Engagement
Workshop Tips Online Presentation: Engage Pupils with Live Poll
Are you looking for ways to make your online workshop more engaging for your pupils? A live poll is a great way to get your pupils involved and keep them…