Why Breakout Rooms Matter
In today’s world of virtual events, online learning, and digital church services, interactive engagement is key. Large online conferences are great for sharing information, but when it comes to discussions, brainstorming, or Bible study, smaller groups are more effective.
That’s where Konn3ct’s breakout room feature comes in. Breakout rooms allow you to split participants into smaller groups during a live session — perfect for:
- Church cell groups or Bible study meetings.
- Corporate training and workshops.
- University tutorials.
- Conferences where you want group discussions.
In this guide, we’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of creating breakout rooms on Konn3ct, ensuring your event runs smoothly and your participants stay engaged.
Step 1: Log into Your Konn3ct Account
The first step is simple: log into your Konn3ct account.
- If you don’t already have one, sign up at Konn3ct.
- Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard.
From here, you’ll access all your user management settings — the gateway to creating breakout rooms.
Step 2: Navigate to “Manage Users”
Once inside your dashboard:
- Go to Manage Users.
- Scroll down until you see the option labeled “Create Breakout Rooms.”
This is the feature that lets you split participants into smaller groups.
Step 3: Choose the Number of Rooms
Konn3ct allows you to create between 2 and 16 breakout rooms.
Think carefully about your event’s structure:
- Small Bible Study: 2–3 rooms.
- Medium Training Session: 4–7 rooms.
- Large Conference: 8–16 rooms.
👉 Example: For a church online Bible study with 70 participants, you could create 7 breakout rooms with about 10 people in each.
Step 4: Set the Duration
Breakout sessions work best when they’re time-bound. With Konn3ct, you can set the duration for each breakout room session.
- Short discussions: 10–15 minutes.
- Deep dives: 30–45 minutes.
- Extended workshops: Up to 60 minutes.
👉 Example: A pastor might set breakout rooms to 10 minutes for group prayer, while a trainer may allow 30 minutes for case study discussions.
Step 5: Name the Breakout Rooms
Naming your rooms gives participants clarity and makes the experience personal.
For example, if you’re running a church service, you might name rooms based on fellowship groups:
- Abule Egba Cell Group
- Maryland Bible Fellowship
- Unilag Christian Community
For a corporate event, you might name them by departments:
- Marketing Team
- Finance Team
- Product Development Team
👉 Pro Tip: Use familiar names so participants instantly know where they belong.
Step 6: Assign Participants
You have two options when it comes to assigning people to rooms:
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Random Assignment
- Konn3ct can automatically distribute participants across the rooms.
- Great for networking events or when participants don’t have predefined groups.
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User Selection
- Allow participants to choose their own breakout room.
- Perfect for churches or schools where people already belong to certain groups.
👉 Example: In a church context, members of the Abule Egba cell group can click and join their designated room, creating a familiar fellowship experience online.
Step 7: Create the Breakout Rooms
Once you’ve:
- Selected the number of rooms,
- Set the duration,
- Named the rooms, and
- Decided on participant assignment…
Click “Create.”
At this point, your breakout rooms go live. Participants will see a pop-up invitation to choose (or be assigned to) their rooms.
Step 8: Managing Breakout Rooms During the Event
After creation, you still have control as the host:
- Monitor rooms: See which participants are in which breakout.
- Join rooms: Enter any room as the host to check progress or contribute.
- Close rooms: End the breakout session when time is up.
When the breakout session ends, participants are automatically redirected back to the main conference room.
Real-Life Scenarios for Konn3ct Breakout Rooms
1. Churches & Ministries
- Use breakout rooms for cell groups, Bible studies, and prayer sessions.
- Members can feel connected to their smaller fellowship groups even online.
2. Corporate Training
- Break employees into departmental or project-based groups.
- Encourage team brainstorming and role-plays.
3. Education
- Universities and schools can split students into tutorial groups.
- Lecturers can check in on multiple rooms for active learning.
4. Conferences & Summits
- Create networking rooms where participants meet peers by interest area.
Tips for Smooth Breakout Sessions
- Prepare participants – Announce how breakout rooms will work before enabling them.
- Keep group sizes manageable – Aim for 5–10 participants per room.
- Assign facilitators – In structured events, appoint leaders in each room.
- Use time wisely – Encourage discussions to stay focused given the set duration.
- Bring everyone back smoothly – Use the auto-redirect to avoid confusion.
Conclusion: Unlocking Engagement with Konn3ct
Whether you’re running a church Bible study, a corporate workshop, or an international conference, breakout rooms on Konn3ct transform passive audiences into active, engaged participants.
The steps are simple — log in, manage users, choose rooms, set time, name groups, assign participants, and go live. With up to 16 breakout rooms, you can scale from small fellowship gatherings to massive virtual conferences.
👉 Ready to try it yourself?
Sign in to your Konn3ct account today and make your next online event more interactive, collaborative, and impactful.