Episode 7: How does Genial.ly stack up, with Sophie Debout (aka Sophie le Dorner)

This podcast episode focuses on the value of edtech tools, particularly the platform Genial.ly. The guest, Sophie Debut, an educational consultant, shares her work on learning how to learn, engagement, and metacognition. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating interactive and dynamic learning experiences that go beyond static engagement. Genial.ly is highlighted as a tool that allows for a range of interactive and pedagogical opportunities, enabling learners to collaborate and navigate through a universe of knowledge. The episode also discusses the SAMR model, which describes the learning value of technology, and how Genial.ly goes beyond substitution and augmentation, enabling modification and redefinition of learning experiences. Takeaways • The focus is on the value of edtech tools, particularly the platform Genial.ly. • Sophie Debut, an educational consultant, discusses learning how to learn, engagement, and metacognition. • Interactive and dynamic learning experiences go beyond static engagement and encourage collaboration and exploration. • The SAMR model describes the learning value of technology, with Genial.ly enabling modification and redefinition of learning experiences. • Genial.ly allows users to create a wide range of multimedia content and collaborate with others in publishing and sharing their creations. • Canva is also discussed as a platform that offers agency and control to learners, fostering immersive and engaging learning experiences. • The ages model of learning, focusing on attention, generation, emotion, and spacing, is integrated with Canva to enhance learning experiences. • Shifting the balance of ownership and effort in learning from teachers to students is emphasized. • Genial.ly is versatile and can be used in traditional classrooms, online environments, or by entrepreneurs providing online solutions. • The platform allows for the embedding of different resources and the delivery of meaningful and contextually relevant messages.