Interactive content can be a great addition to your online course. Interactivity draws the learner out of a passive state of observation and into an active mindset. By doing so, it helps learners pay closer attention to the material which builds long-term memory.
It doesn't have to be complicated. Nowadays you can find a number of free applications such as Mentimeter, Quizlet and Genialy that you can use to create interactive activities and content.
The followings are some examples of interactive content you can create on your own.
A presentation is a way to deliver content using applications such as PowerPoint or Keynote. Typically the learners will browse the presentation passively. To make the presentation interactive, you can add some elements of interaction. For example, the learner has to click on a button or hotspot in order to reveal the information that otherwise hidden.
Take a look at this presentation below.
I heard you say...How do I create one? Just watch the video tutorial below (about 20 minutes) the you'll good to go. Trust me!