Genial.ly
Genially in 120 seconds. This is just the TIP of the iceberg!
Genial.ly
Genial.ly is an online tool that can be used to create still, animated, or interactive visuals, such as posters, infographics, quizzes, and presentations. To create visuals, you can use pre-made templates or start from scratch. If you are a premium member, you can import your PowerPoint slides and have them be transformed into “Genially creations.” Genial.ly can increase engagement in learning and allow students to express their knowledge and develop their communication skills.
Note: There are a lot of premium templates, but you are able to filter them so you are only shown the free templates.
Ease of use
Genial.ly is relatively easy to use, especially if you are building on one of the available templates. When you sign up for Genial.ly, you are provided with a tour of the website, and you can access this tour at any point when using the site. Genial.ly offers a variety of design tools and features, however, this might be overwhelming for some users. When creating something on Genial.ly, you need to switch over to the “preview” mode to use the full functionality of what you’ve created, such as using interactive “buttons,” so toggling between editing and preview mode can be frustrating.
How to Use Genially
Follow along with this Genially tutorial to learn how to create interactive learning materials with Genially! You will need to create your Free Educator account. Then go to the dashboard and begin the tutorial!
How to Use Genial.ly
Go to app.genial.ly.
Click the “Create your free account” button in the center of the page to create an account.
Choose type of account: Education, Corporate, or Digital Content.
Create a Presentation.
Click the plus “+” icon in the upper left hand corner, next to “CREATE GENIALLY.”
Choose the type of presentation: General presentation, dossier & report, learning experience, gamification, interactive image, horizontal infographic, vertical infographic, guide, video presentation, personal branding, social, story, or blank creation.
Choose a template.
Choose a color palette.
Choose pages to start your presentation.
Watch Editor Tutorial.
Use the sidebar to the left to add enhancements to your presentation.
Click the “All Set” button with the paper airplane icon on the top right of the page when your presentation is complete.
Choose if your presentation will be public or private (Premium feature).
Click the “all set” button in the bottom left.
Choose to either present, share, or download (Premium feature) the presentation.