Collect broad input quickly
Replace a slow round-robin discussion with one clear prompt. People respond at the same time, so you hear from more of the group without losing momentum.
POLLS AND WORD CLOUDS
Turn a room full of opinions into a visible conversation.
Ask a focused question, let everyone contribute from their own device, and show the room what it thinks. Polls make choices measurable; word clouds make shared language and recurring themes easy to see.
Read the room without putting anyone on the spot.
WHY IT WORKS
A clearer signal from the whole audience.
The loudest answer is not always the most common one. Live polls and word clouds create a simple route for every participant to contribute, giving the person leading the session a more balanced picture of the room.
Make patterns easy to discuss
Display a poll distribution or growing word cloud and use the result as a shared reference point. Agreement, uncertainty, and unexpected themes become visible in seconds.
Move from opinion to action
Ask the group to choose a priority, rate confidence, or name the most important challenge. The result gives the next conversation a concrete place to begin.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
See the question before you build it.
This is roughly what each question looks like on a participant’s own phone or laptop. They answer on their device while the result builds on your screen.
Word cloud
Short answers build into a shared picture, live.
One word for how the project is going.
busyhopefulfocusedtiringbetter
Pick a side
A two-way split that shows where the room stands.
Should we ship on Friday?
Ship itWait
64%36%
Emoji pulse
A one-tap read on the mood of the room.
How is the pace?
18
7
3
11
Confidence meter
How sure people feel, not just what they answered.
How confident are you with this topic?
Not yetFairly sureConfident
Prediction lock
Commit to an answer before the reveal — no changing it.
What will the experiment show?
The liquid turns blue
Locked in — waiting for the reveal
USE CASES
Useful wherever participation should change the conversation.
Workshop prioritisation
Collect possible ideas, then poll the group on which opportunity, risk, or action deserves attention first.
Town halls and all-hands meetings
Gauge sentiment before a discussion, invite a one-word reaction, or check whether a message landed across a large audience.
Lessons and training sessions
Activate prior knowledge with a word cloud, compare viewpoints, or ask learners to rate their confidence before and after a topic.
HOW IT WORKS
Add participation without rebuilding your presentation.
Deckly keeps your existing slides at the centre and adds interaction only where it helps.
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Choose the moment
Place a poll or word cloud directly between the slides where audience input can shape the discussion.
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Write one clear prompt
Ask for a choice, rating, short phrase, or word that participants can answer without extra explanation.
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Reveal and discuss
Let the visual result build live, then use the emerging pattern to guide the room’s next decision.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Plan the activity with confidence.
What is the difference between a poll and a word cloud?
A poll asks participants to select from defined options, while a word cloud collects short written responses and visually emphasises recurring words or themes.
Can participants respond anonymously?
Deckly can support low-friction participation without requiring an audience account, helping people contribute when they may not want to speak aloud.
Can I use polls with an existing PowerPoint or PDF?
Yes. Upload your existing presentation and insert a poll or word cloud at the point where you want the audience to respond.
EXPLORE MORE ACTIVITIES
Choose the response that fits the moment.
START WITH THE DECK YOU HAVE
Present. Engage. Understand.
Upload a PowerPoint or PDF, add a live activity, and give everyone in the room a simple way to take part.