One of the most frequent questions we receive from our Participants is, “Which tool should I use to create my portfolio project?“
Our approach at GimmeCredit has always been to encourage Participants to explore and use tools they feel comfortable with. However, based on Expert Advisor suggestions, and Participant feedback, we have identified a tool that stands out for its accessibility, versatility, and effectiveness: Genially.
One of the main reasons we recommended Genially is because it offers a user-friendly platform that enables our Participants to create visually engaging, interactive content without a steep learning curve or high costs. This is crucial because, while there are well established industry-standard options, their costs can create a significant barrier for individuals looking to enter the instructional design and Learning & Development (L&D) fields.
The process closely mirrors the professional experience
With Genially, our Participants can produce high-quality interactive projects that showcase their skills and abilities to hiring managers and prospective employers. By providing a wide array of free templates and resources, Genially allows our Participants to focus on creativity, instructional effectiveness, and audience engagement without being constrained by budget or overly complex software. The process Participants follow in creating their projects closely mirrors the experiences they will encounter professionally, preparing them for real-world scenarios.
The above represents a hypothetical project created with Genially.
In this immersive, retro-arcade-inspired experience created in Genially, sales reps put their training into action through an interactive, branching scenario. Guided by the voice of a seasoned sales pro, players navigate challenges, dodge common pitfalls, and rack up high scores as they secure contracts and conquer real-world client interactions. This engaging format transforms post-training practice into a game-winning strategy, perfect for showcasing creativity and instructional design skills in our Participant’s portfolio.
While established authoring platforms like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate have a well-deserved reputation within training environments, platforms like Genially, Vyond and others are raising the bar in terms of innovation, accessibility, and ease of use. These newer platforms demonstrate effective, engaging content doesn’t have to come with high costs or steep learning curves – traditional platforms should continue innovating as the competitive landscape evolves.
Newer platforms show effective, engaging content doesn’t require high costs or steep learning curves
Our goal is to provide Participants with the most practical and effective resources to help them succeed. Genially has quickly become a valuable part of that mission, ensuring Participants have a viable path to creating engaging, professional-quality projects that will make them stand out as they begin their careers in L&D.
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