How Genially Can Support Your Modern Classroom
Welcome to the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast. Each week we bring you discussions with educators on how they use blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning to better serve their learners. In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Cat Spencer of Genially to discuss the platform and how it can be used to enhance blended materials in a Modern Classroom and beyond.
They emphasize the user-friendly nature of Genially, describing it as an all-in-one platform suitable for various educational purposes. Cat highlights the platform's adaptability for both synchronous and asynchronous learning, making it a valuable resource for teachers.
Here are three key takeaways from this podcast episode:
Flexible Learning Resources: Genially's escape games offer a dynamic and flexible teaching methodology, allowing students to engage with content at their own pace, fostering exploration and self-directed learning.
Accessibility Milestones: Cat discusses Genially's achievement in becoming a double A compliant platform, showcasing the platform's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in education.
Corporate Sector Integration: Beyond education, Genially finds applications in the corporate sector, collaborating with instructional designers, HR teams, and learning and development professionals to create engaging professional development courses.
Cat wants teachers to explore Genially, emphasizing its ease of use and the myriad of creative possibilities. As she aptly puts it, "just give it a go." The conversation unveils Genially's potential, not only as an educational tool but also as a means to enhance accessibility and engagement across diverse learning environments.
Discussion questions for PLC and PD:
How can the flexibility offered by Genially's escape games be leveraged in your classroom to accommodate different learning paces and preferences among students? Share potential scenarios or subjects where this methodology could enhance engagement and understanding.
In what ways do you currently ensure your educational resources are accessible to students with diverse needs, and how might incorporating Genially support your efforts in this regard?
How can instructional designers, HR teams, and learning and development professionals collaborate with educators to create engaging and effective professional development courses using platforms like Genially?
Our Host
Zach Diamond studied Music History and Theory at Oberlin College and received a Masters of Music in Music Education from Boston University. He taught music for five years in Lima, Peru, and is currently a Middle School music teacher at DC International School, a language-immersion school where he teaches in Spanish. He began implementing the Modern Classrooms Model in the 19-20 School Year and enthusiastically continues his work with the organization as a mentor and podcast producer.
Our Guest
Cat is the Community Builder for USA/UK Education at Genially. Starting her career in the classroom, she now works with educators around the world to help them understand how edtech tools can add value to their lives. She has spoken at conferences around the world on topics ranging from gamification to accessibility and is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to improve teaching and learning.
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