Genially training manual

How to effectively use and implement Genially

Educational Multimedia: Media Manual for K-12

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Introduction

Goals

Guidances

Thank you

introduction

Genially 101

When it comes to innovative graphic communication, nobody does it better than Genially. Genially is a web-based application that can be used to quickly and easily make stunning presentations, dynamic images, infographics, gamification, quizzes, breakouts, portfolios, etc. Creating powerful, eye-catching visual communication in record time no longer necessitates a staff of designers and coders. Quickly and easily disperse information in layers that students can explore and find using interactive and animated effects. Stop using dated tools to make content and start using Genially to amaze and excite your pupils and colleagues. The "Wow!" factor is only a mouse click away.

goals

Today we will learn...

Target adult audience

Tool technical feature guidance

Tool application best-practices

Accessibility Guidelines

Direction for how to effectively integrate the tool in the instructional process

whom your manual is intended to support, including the market

Direction for how to produce accessible content using the tool

Direction for how to tangibly operate the tool

Target Adult audience

Who is this media manual for?

This media manual was made for an adult audience in the K-12 education system. That means YOU are the intended audience. I hope enjoy today's presentation and that you will use Genially in the future in your fantastic classroom.

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tool technical feature guidance

How to operate Genially

A simple guide

1. Make your account with Genially (It's free!) 2. Start with a blank canvas or choose a pre-built template. Presentations, infographics, eLearning materials ... you name it, we’ve got it. 3. Experiment and explore to see what works for you. Try out different fonts, color palettes, and shapes in your designs. Add text and audio, choose images and diagrams from the sidebar, or insert video and content directly from the web.

4. Now for a touch of genius! Time to bring those static slides to life with movement and cool things your audience can click on. It’s easy to create animations and interactions, and if you start with a template they’re already set up for you. 5. All set? Now hit publish and wait for the applause! Choose to make your content accessible to everyone, or publish to a private url. Share however you like: present live, share the link, post online, or download in JPG, PDF, HTML, or MP4 format.

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Tool application best-practices

Using Genially in the classroom

Here are some ideas on how to use Genially for your classroom

Interactive Presentations

You can use Genially in the most basic way and that is to make presentations. The best part of Genially is the amount of multimedia that can be used inside of a presentation. Videos, animations, as well as interactive quizzes and polls can all be made using Genially.

Digital Posters

Genially can be used to make digital posters. Digital posters can be used to highlight key points in your lesson for the day. These posters can include text, link, videos, or GIFs! To create a poster just log into your account and choose the "poster" template. You can choose a background color or image to create your poster. Click on media to insert photos or click on interactive to add buttons or links. Preview your poster and publish! Easy as 1, 2, 3! Share on your class website, send it in an email, or post on social media.

Interactive worksheets and virtual field trips

You can use Genially to create interactive worksheets. Add text, links, and images! You can add interactive elements such as multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank, drop-and-drag activities, and more.

Virtual Field Trips: Teachers can use Genially to create virtual field trips for their students. These field trips can include interactive elements like videos and images, as well as quizzes and polls to check for understanding.

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Accesibility guidelines

Accessible guidlines

Creating accessible content is important in the classroom.

Here are some ways we can create more accessible content in our classroom, 1. Use clear easy to read font at 16pt.

Accessible guidlines

2. Use high contrast colors such as black font on a white background. Using low contrast colors can make it difficult for some readers to see.

accessible Guidelines

3. Provide captions or transcripts for any audio or video content in your Genially. This makes the content accessible to users who may be deaf or hard of hearing.

Accessible Guidelines

4. Use descriptive language when creating your content. Avoid using slang, jargon, or other language that may be difficult for some userd to understand.

Accessible guidelines

5. Provide brief descriptions of the content of an image or a multimedia element that can be read via text to voice.

Conclusion

Genially is a powerful tool that can enhance your teaching and engage your students in their learning.

Resources

Web links

Genially Blog

Genially Academy

Extra Resources to support your Genially journey

Genially Help Center

THANK YOU

Shakaree Geegan

Thank you for learning with us today! I hope you will use Genially in your classroom soon!