Olga Kazarina, ISTE Certified Educator | [olga@genially.com]
Design Interactive Learning: A Pedagogy-First Approach for Teachers
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— Inspired by the Philosophy of Student Agency
Olga Kazarina
Elementary & IB PYP Teacher
Digital Learning Coach
Customer Success Manager & Community Builder at Genially
of learning gains are linked to high student engagement, as shown by Chen, Lambert, and Guidy.
80%
of effect size improvements are achieved through visible learning strategies championed by John Hattie.
0.75
of motivation increases are documented in game-based learning environments, according to Kurt Squire.
24%
Students: LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE FORMATS
EDUCATIONAL STAGNATION
Teachers: LACK OF SCALABLE TIME
Have you ever felt the Engagement vs. Time Paradox?
You know that high-impact interactive lessons drive the best results, yet your schedule feels like a constant barrier.
To break this cycle, we must evolve: moving from a simple Content Deliverer to an intentional Experience Designer.
The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Move beyond basic tool navigation with the A-C-T Framework (Activate, Construct, Transition). This systematic blueprint empowers you to design intentional, high-impact learning experiences that foster genuine student agency.
Learn the Blueprint
Activate Hook
Transition Practice
Identify Goals
Construct Interaction
Feedback Loop
Aligning ISTE Standards with Our Design Process
The Coach acts as a Learning Designer, collaborating to build accessible digital environments that support learner variability.
The Educator serves as a Designer, creating authentic activities that align with standards to maximize student learning outcomes.
The Student acts as a Creative Communicator, selecting the right tools to effectively convey their ideas and meet learning objectives.
Mastering the A-C-T Flow
Tooltip
The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Interactive World Map
Interactive Art/Images
Vocab Drag & Drop
Missing Mathematician
Vocab Drag & Drop
Hands-On Creation Lab
Now’s the perfect time to put everything we’ve discussed into action! Let’s use our design blueprint to build an Interactive Learning Artifact together. As we walk through this Creation Lab Protocol, I’ll share some quick best practices and insights to make sure your next design is ready to shine in the classroom.
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The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Ready to move beyond basic tool navigation? Let’s put the A-C-T Framework into action! Use this systematic blueprint to design intentional, high-impact learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster genuine student agency.
Learn the Blueprint
Start Building
Hands-On Creation Lab
“True agency begins where passive consumption ends, transforming students from mere spectators into the architects of their own discovery.”
— Inspired by the Philosophy of Student Agency
The A-C-T framework transforms lessons into active learning experiences. Activate captures curiosity to anchor attention. Construct facilitates student-led inquiry and building meaning. Transition empowers learners to apply knowledge in new, meaningful contexts.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
The A-C-T framework transforms lessons into active learning experiences. Activate captures curiosity to anchor attention. Construct facilitates student-led inquiry and building meaning. Transition empowers learners to apply knowledge in new, meaningful contexts.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
- How do we beat the "Time Paradox"? One step at a time!
- First week: Test drive a single A-C-T lesson in your classroom.
- Second week: Check your outcomes, grow your successes, and chat with a peer to polish your new routine.
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Olga Kazarina, ISTE Certified Educator | [olga@genially.com]
Design Interactive Learning: A Pedagogy-First Approach for Teachers
Start Session
— Inspired by the Philosophy of Student Agency
Olga Kazarina Elementary & IB PYP Teacher Digital Learning Coach Customer Success Manager & Community Builder at Genially
of learning gains are linked to high student engagement, as shown by Chen, Lambert, and Guidy.
80%
of effect size improvements are achieved through visible learning strategies championed by John Hattie.
0.75
of motivation increases are documented in game-based learning environments, according to Kurt Squire.
24%
Students: LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE FORMATS
EDUCATIONAL STAGNATION
Teachers: LACK OF SCALABLE TIME
Have you ever felt the Engagement vs. Time Paradox? You know that high-impact interactive lessons drive the best results, yet your schedule feels like a constant barrier. To break this cycle, we must evolve: moving from a simple Content Deliverer to an intentional Experience Designer.
The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Move beyond basic tool navigation with the A-C-T Framework (Activate, Construct, Transition). This systematic blueprint empowers you to design intentional, high-impact learning experiences that foster genuine student agency.
Learn the Blueprint
Activate Hook
Transition Practice
Identify Goals
Construct Interaction
Feedback Loop
Aligning ISTE Standards with Our Design Process
The Coach acts as a Learning Designer, collaborating to build accessible digital environments that support learner variability.
The Educator serves as a Designer, creating authentic activities that align with standards to maximize student learning outcomes.
The Student acts as a Creative Communicator, selecting the right tools to effectively convey their ideas and meet learning objectives.
Mastering the A-C-T Flow
Tooltip
The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Interactive World Map
Interactive Art/Images
Vocab Drag & Drop
Missing Mathematician
Vocab Drag & Drop
Hands-On Creation Lab
Now’s the perfect time to put everything we’ve discussed into action! Let’s use our design blueprint to build an Interactive Learning Artifact together. As we walk through this Creation Lab Protocol, I’ll share some quick best practices and insights to make sure your next design is ready to shine in the classroom.
Start Building
Plant Metabolism Quiz
Test your knowledge on day and night processes in plant metabolism.
00:10
Plant Metabolism Quiz
00:10
Plant Metabolism Quiz
00:10
Plant Metabolism Quiz
The A-C-T Instructional Framework
Ready to move beyond basic tool navigation? Let’s put the A-C-T Framework into action! Use this systematic blueprint to design intentional, high-impact learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster genuine student agency.
Learn the Blueprint
Start Building
Hands-On Creation Lab
“True agency begins where passive consumption ends, transforming students from mere spectators into the architects of their own discovery.”
— Inspired by the Philosophy of Student Agency
The A-C-T framework transforms lessons into active learning experiences. Activate captures curiosity to anchor attention. Construct facilitates student-led inquiry and building meaning. Transition empowers learners to apply knowledge in new, meaningful contexts.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
The A-C-T framework transforms lessons into active learning experiences. Activate captures curiosity to anchor attention. Construct facilitates student-led inquiry and building meaning. Transition empowers learners to apply knowledge in new, meaningful contexts.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.