Lecture Notes on Genially

Introduction

• Recent survey asked what program to learn about: Genially
• Initial reluctance due to existing tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi, Adobe)
• Realization: Genially has built-in features for interactive elements and animations.

Overview of Genially

• Genially is a robust program with extensive features.
• Focus of video: creating interactive presentations.
• Key features:
  • Eye-catching presentations with animations
  • Interactive images and clickable elements
  • Uses in education: choice boards, escape rooms, quizzes, infographics.

Starting with Genially

• Potential downside: complexity of the program.
• Suggested starting point: use pre-created templates.
• Inspiration Tab: Explore creations by other educators.
  • Look for templates with a blue reuse button.

Creating Interactive Presentations

• Select 'Create Genially' and choose the type of content (e.g., interactive presentations).
• Search for education templates.
• Premium Plan: Some templates require payment (about $5).

Example Template: Digital Story

• Edit individual slides by clicking on them.
• Formatting options available (bold, italicize, change color).
• Animations:
  • Ongoing animations (e.g., pulsing text).
  • Trigger animations on mouse hover.

Adding Interactivity

• Four interactivity options:
  1. Tooltip: Displays text when clicked.
  2. Window: Displays longer text pieces.
  3. Go to Page: Navigates to another slide.
  4. Link: Opens external links.

Example of Go to Page Interactivity

• Create a quiz where correct answers direct to a congratulatory page, and wrong answers redirect to reteaching content.
• No internal grading system; focus on self-monitoring learning.

Embedding Window and Links

• Use the window option for detailed background information.
• Hyperlink text to external resources.

Additional Features

Drag and Drop Activities

• Set up drag and drop tasks by marking elements as draggable.

Drawing on Presentations

• Enable drawing features in preferences.
• Students can sketch directly on presentations.

Embedding Audio

• Insert audio recordings directly into presentations for instructions.

Sharing Genially Presentations

• Publish options: private or public sharing.
• Integration with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
• Students need Genially accounts for template sharing.

Conclusion

• Genially offers diverse tools for interactive learning.
• Encouragement to explore comparisons with other tools like Google Slides.
• Resources available at newedtechclassroom.com for further learning.