How do you grab your audience and keep their attention? In this digital world, attention is the in- demand currency. And that may require new skills and tools to wow your audience. Laurie Brown, a professional speaker, facilitated a discussion to gather tools to engage your audience. The good news is there is a tool for every technical level.

In this article we’ll address high tech tools most of which will be used for virtual presentations.

Kahoot-This application allows the presenter to create games online and in person. It’s a game based learning application used for elearning, interactive presentations, training, and events.

PowerPoint-Still the standard, if used effectively, slides can add pictures, graphs, charts, and video to engage an audience.

Streamyard-A live streaming studio that allows you to share your screen and live stream directly to facebook, youtube, linkedin and other platforms.

Google doc slides -Create, edit and collaborate from wherever you are. Easy to access. No files to remember.

Canva -Online design made easy. Choose from thousands of templates for social media, presentations, posters and other visual content. Create eye catching promotions.

Rushak Creative -Download online PowerPoint games such as Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and others.

eCamm - A leading provider of Mac software. Allows users to wirelessly mirror their device for a larger display for everyone to see. Animate and time all objects with a user friendly timeline. For Mac computers only.

Miro -A collaborative whiteboard for teams which includes sticky notes and diagrams .Or create your own template. You can integrate all your files directly into Miro for timely group collaboration.

Poll anywhere- Real time audience polling that can be used with in-person audiences or online.

If attention is the currency, your biggest competitor is the smart phone. Online or virtual presentations can tire an audience. Eliminate Zoom fatigue by using these high tech tools. You’ll grab their attention, get them off their phones and keep them engaged!