Genially
Features
Genially is an online platform that you can access via a web browser. It falls under the software category.
Use
Collaboration:
Genially allows teachers and students to work together by creating interactive and visually engaging content.
Storage:
Genially provides storage space for the content created on the platform.
Content development:
Genially is great for developing engaging content such as interactive presentations, infographics and visual materials.
Assessment:
Teachers can use Genially for formative assessment by creating interactive quizzes or visual assessments.
Description of the use in class
DIRECT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Students can actively engage with content created by Genially during lessons, projects or assignments.
TEACHER CONTENT CREATION
Teachers can create visually engaging materials for lessons, presentations and assessments.
age
(Suitable for all ages)
Genially is suitable for all ages, including primary school children.
Learning outcomes
USEFULNESS
Genially is highly useful for creating interactive and engaging content that enhances teaching and learning experiences.
Engagement:
Interactive Presentations: Genially allows teachers to create visually engaging and interactive presentations. pupils can actively engage with the content by clicking on elements, exploring multimedia and participating in quizzes or polls embedded in the presentation.
Storytelling: Teachers can use Genially to create interactive stories, timelines or narratives. pupils become active participants, navigating through the content and interacting with various elements.
Gamification: By incorporating game-like features (such as clickable hotspots, hidden content or interactive maps), Genially can increase pupil engagement in lessons or projects.
Visual learning: The visual nature of Genially appeals to different learning styles and is therefore particularly suitable for pupils who rely on visual stimuli.
Assessment:
Formative assessments: Teachers can create interactive quizzes, surveys or assessments directly in Genially. pupils receive immediate feedback that improves their understanding of the material.
Visual assessments: Instead of traditional, paper-based assessments, Genially also allows teachers to create visual assessments. For example, pupils can label parts of an image or identify historical events on an interactive timeline.
Peer assessment: Genially allows for collaborative work. pupils can evaluate each other’s interactive projects and provide constructive feedback.
Reflection and self-assessment: Teachers can embed reflection questions or prompts into the Genially content. pupils self-assess by responding to these prompts.
Reviews / Recommendations
Pricing Options: Genially offers both free and paid plans. The paid plans provide additional features and customization options.
Example of the tool as a good practice
Noelia, a primary school teacher in Umbrete, Spain, implemented Genially to enhance her classroom teaching through interactive and engaging content. Her innovative use of this tool showcased its potential for creating visually appealing materials, fostering pupil collaboration, and promoting inclusivity.
Implementation:
Noelia used Genially to design lessons that catered to diverse learning needs. She created interactive presentations, quizzes, and storytelling activities to make lessons more engaging. Additionally, she encouraged pupils to collaborate on group projects using Genially’s tools, fostering teamwork and creativity.
Noelia also created visually engaging presentations with clickable elements, animations, and multimedia to explain concepts
Inclusion
BEST PRACTICES FOR THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM:
Simple Version: teachers can use Genially to create interactive visual aids to explain concepts, present pupil work, or introduce topics.
Challenging Version: pupils can collaborate on Genially projects, such as creating interactive timelines, virtual tours or multimedia presentations.
Individualised learning paths: Teachers can tailor Genially's content to the different needs of pupils and provide differentiated resources and activities.
Inclusivity: The visual and interactive nature of Genially makes it accessible to various learning styles and abilities. Teachers can customise content to meet individual needs.