Zoom Feature: Using Nonverbal Feedback to Get Student Feedback During the Session

Wanting to know whether the audiences are ready to move on or if they have any question without asking them to talk over each other, you may consider turning on the Nonverbal Feedback feature in Zoom.  Nonverbal feedback feature allows participants/students to click an icon to provide nonverbal feedback such as Raise Hand, Yes, No, Go Slower, Go Faster, Agree, Disagree, etc.  As a presenter, nonverbal feedback feature allows you to quickly and efficiently receive participants’ feedback without any interruption, especially in large class meetings.

What is the Nonverbal Feedback in Zoom?

The list below describes all nonverbal feedback icons available and their possible usage in Zoom meeting

(Source: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2017/03/01/getting-audience-feedback-during-your-meeting/)

• Raise hand – this special indicator will also send a notification to the meeting host. Now you’ll know right away if someone has a question or important comment.
• Yes / No – Ask a yes/no question and you can quickly see everyone’s opinion.
• Go slower / go faster – Some of us talk too fast, or sometimes you’re presenting something your audience already knows about. These indicators will let you know if you need to slow down or move on.
• Thumbs up or down – no explanation needed here. Here’s to hoping for many thumbs up in your future meetings!
• Applause – we all love getting some big-time approval!
• Coffee – It’s time to take a break.
• Clock – It might be time to wrap it up! Keep an eye on the time or you’re going to lose your audience soon.

What do I do to use it in my Zoom meeting?

By default, this feature may not be available.  To turn on the Nonverbal Feedback feature for your own use (Zoom sessions created by you),

(Source: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115001286183-Nonverbal-Feedback-During-Meetings)

1. Sign into the Zoom web portal and click My Meeting Settings (if you are an account administrator) or Meeting Settings (if you are an account member).
2. Navigate to the Meeting tab, In-Meeting (Basic) options and verify that the Nonverbal Feedback setting is enabled.
   If the setting is disabled, click the Status toggle to enable it. If a verification dialog displays, choose Turn On to verify the change.
   
   Note: If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at either the Group or Account level, and you will need to contact your Zoom administrator.