Tarea 5.3 Mini- Proyecto con Genially

 I'm getting closer to the end of my course, but I must say I keep being surprised at the creative tasks we are asked to do. This time I need to design something to foster speaking and interaction and I decided to connect it with the celebration of the Day of Europe on May 9th. 

Discovering Europe!

Target level: A2–B1
Group size: 2–3 students
Duration: 4 lessons
Final product: Oral presentation using Genially

Overview of the project
Each group will choose a European country and prepare an interactive Genially presentation to teach the class about it.

Their goal: to keep the audience engaged while sharing 3–4 fun facts or cultural elements about the country.

The presentation must include:

• Visual support via Genially

• At least one interactive element (e.g., quiz, guessing game, live poll, or audience question)

• A brief Q&A at the end to involve classmates

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STEP BY STEP PLAN

STEP 1: Group formation & country selection (Lesson 1) 

• Students work in pairs or groups of 3. I let them choose, but them check that groups were formed to mix different skill levels and make changes if necessary. I also foster collaboration.

• Each group picks a different European country from your list (no repeats).

• Introduce the goal: to present their country in an engaging way using Genially.

STEP 2: Students complete a simple Project Planner that includes (Lesson1):

• Country name

• 3–4 cultural facts or fun curiosities

• Roles and responsibilities

• Interactive idea (how they’ll involve their classmates)

• Needed visuals or props

STEP 3: Creating the Genially presentation (Lessons 2-3)

• Each group designs their Genially (you may provide a basic template to get them started).

• Encourage them to use images, simple animations, maps, flags, and other engaging visuals.

• Include rhetorical questions, eye contact, gestures, and clear voice in their practice.

STEP 4: Presentations & feedback (Lesson 4)

• Students present their projects in front of the class.

• Each group includes at least one moment of audience interaction.

• Take photos, short videos, or audio for the blog post.

• Classmates can ask questions at the end.

Own Reflection

Using Genially in the classroom is an effective way to motivate students and enhance their oral skills. The visual and interactive format can encourage them to plan carefully and think about how to engage their audience. They become more aware of body language, voice projection, and eye contact, and they can include fun quizzes or games to get classmates involved.

This project not only reinforces speaking and presentation skills but also supports digital and cultural competence.

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As soon as my students carry out this task, I’ll be sharing photos and the best presentations here — stay tuned!"