SMS lets your participants and you take part in certain activities by sending your answers by SMS. This can be very helpful if the internet connection is too weak for all your participants to take part in your sessions.
The SMS feature is a paid option. A unique number is assigned to your session.
Activate SMS for your session
Send a request to [email protected].
A unique number will be assigned to your session.
💡Good to know
If you change your session code, let the team know to keep the link with the new code.
Activities compatible with the SMS number
The following activities can receive answers sent by SMS:
Quiz
Word Cloud
Survey
Discussion space
By default, all SMS arrive in the Discussion space.
For SMS to arrive on a specific compatible activity, that activity must be launched.
Conversely, close the compatible activities if you want to use the Discussion space for exchanges.
Sending an SMS answer depending on the activity
Word Cloud:
Several words can be sent in the same SMS, separated by spaces (example: "Digital collaboration").
Quiz & Survey:
Participants only send the answer number (1, 2, or 3).
Sending the answer's wording will not be counted.
To send several answers: "1 2".
❓FAQ
Is SMS included in my Beekast subscription?
No, the SMS feature is a paid option. You need to request it at [email protected].
How do I activate SMS for my session?
Send a request to [email protected]. A unique number will be assigned to your session.
What happens if I change my session code?
Let the Beekast team know to keep the link between your SMS number and the new session code.
Which activity receives SMS by default?
By default, all SMS arrive in the Discussion space. For them to arrive on another compatible activity (Quiz, Word Cloud, Survey), that activity must be launched.
How do I send several words by SMS for a Word Cloud?
Separate the words with spaces in the same SMS (example: "Digital collaboration").
How do I answer a Quiz or a Survey by SMS?
Send only the answer number (1, 2, or 3). The answer's wording is not counted.
Can I send several answers at once?
Yes, by separating the numbers with a space in the same SMS (example: "1 2").