A Solution to the Challenge Instructors Face

Genially is a no-code interactive content creator for building clickable presentations, infographics, and visuals with animations and interactive elements (e.g., hotspots/pop-ups), helping instructors move beyond static slides into more exploratory learning materials.

Meet Genially

Genially offers a large template library and features for interactivity and gamification, and it can also connect to learning environments via SCORM or LTI (useful when you want to track use inside an LMS).

In the Classroom

Students create an interactive infographic to explain a complex concept: they embed hotspots that reveal definitions, examples, or a quick check-for-understanding, then share and discuss how peers structured information and evidence.

What to Watch Out For

Design-heavy projects can become time-intensive. Use clear criteria (accuracy, clarity, purpose of interactions) and provide a template to keep effort focused on learning outcomes. If students are creating accounts, review Genially’s education privacy posture (it cites compliance with regulations like GDPR/FERPA/COPPA).

Give It a Try

• Link: https://genially.com/
• Cost: Free plan available; education plans add features (varies by plan).
• Quick experiment: Take one static slide and convert it into an interactive infographic with 5–7 hotspots (definitions, examples, “common mistake” notes).