# Self-paced mode for homework and training

> Let people go through the presentation on their own, without presenting live.

Source: https://engageslide.com/knowledge-base/presentation-settings/self-paced-mode · EngageSlide Help Center · Presentation Settings

Video tutorial: [Self-paced mode — video tutorial](https://youtu.be/UoT95urk2s8)

## Presenter-led or self-paced

Under **⚙️ Presentation settings → Engage Type** you choose _Who takes the lead_. **Presentation** (the default) means you control the flow and everyone follows along live. **Self-Paced** hands control to the audience: each person moves through the slides on their own phone, at their own speed, whenever they like — perfect for homework, pre-work and onboarding.

## Step by step

1. Open **⚙️ Presentation settings** and expand **Engage Type**.
2. Choose **Self-Paced**.
3. Share your link or join code. You don’t need to press Present.
4. Each participant starts on slide 1 and uses **← Back** and **Next →** at the bottom of the phone. The counter shows where they are (for example _2 / 4_).
5. Open the **Report** any time to see the answers that have come in.

![Engage Type → Self-Paced. The phone preview shows the Back / Next bar.](https://engageslide.com/images/kb/self-paced-settings.webp)

![Polls and questions are answered as usual](https://engageslide.com/images/kb/self-paced-poll.webp)
![A quiz asks for a nickname, then Start Quiz](https://engageslide.com/images/kb/self-paced-start-quiz.webp)
![Quizzes keep the timer and points](https://engageslide.com/images/kb/self-paced-correct.webp)

![Answers arrive whenever people finish — read them in the Report.](https://engageslide.com/images/kb/self-paced-report.webp)

## Good to know

- Quizzes still have their countdown, points and instant feedback; each player starts a question when they are ready.
- Polls, word clouds, open questions and content slides all work.
- Games that are run from the big screen are meant for presenter-led sessions; a Vote · Discuss · Revote question plays as a normal question in self-paced mode.
- Combine with [Collect Audience Information](https://engageslide.com/knowledge-base/presentation-settings/collect-audience-information) to know who completed the homework.
- For graded homework with a deadline and marking, see [Assignments](https://engageslide.com/knowledge-base/getting-started/assignments).

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need to keep the presentation open?

No. In self-paced mode people can take part while you are not presenting.

### Can I switch back?

Yes — choose **Presentation** under Engage Type to lead it live again.