James Flaskamp, M.A.

Community Builder @Genially | 20-Year Educator | Gamification & Design Expert | AI Optimist | UCF C/O '05 (RTV) & '20 (Inst. Design) | Husband, Father, Believer

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Have you ever wanted a @genially Enterprise or Campus plan for you and 15 of your closest friends? Or how about an individual premium plan with literally MILLIONS of AI credits to spend?

If so, you definitely don't want to miss day 3 of WonderFest 2026.

🗓️ Today's agenda: one final Learning Lab with me and Taylor, a preview of the incredible things to come in Genially, and of course, PRIZES!! 🎁

Join us live at 11:15ET/10:15CT to learn how to turn an idea into an editable creation, then stick around for the Closing right afterward at 12:15ET/11:15CT. During the Closing, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our Final Challenge game for a prize worth up to $500 or have a chance to win the GENIALLY GOLDEN TICKET 🎫 for a prize worth up to $2,000!

Learning Lab Session Link: https://t.co/Ttr4YFn3lb
Closing Session Link: https://t.co/Cl72Rn7Mgr

See you soon! 💜

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Day 2 of @genially WonderFest is underway! 🎉

Join me and Taylor Hinton LIVE in less than an hour to learn how to customize interactive components to address the learning needs of your audience! https://t.co/WtnDadAfjS

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

🎉 @genially #WonderFest2026 is HERE!

🎬 Watch the Opening:
https://t.co/Q7v6FTvjZB

🚀 Join Taylor and me LIVE at 11:30 ET / 10:30 CT to create engaging activities with AI in Genially!

👉 https://t.co/15G9GQb0MQ

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

WonderFest starts TOMORROW! 🎉

Three days of live Learning Labs, creative ideas, and inspiration from the @genially community.

Explore the agenda: https://t.co/BcVG9eRX0Y

Join us for free: https://t.co/3YIxxjwXXF

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Would you share this screenshot or verify it first? 🔎

For #DigCitWeek, I turned a fact-checking worksheet into an interactive evidence challenge in Genially. The post is fictional. The skill is real.

Explore it:
https://t.co/913dTrDON0

#GenializeThat #MediaLiteracy

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Multiple choice can become “click first, think later.”

I flipped the order:
Think → commit → see the choices.

On #GenializeThat: one small interaction change that prompts learners to predict before they choose.

🧠 Try it: https://t.co/kZjdVjfxvS

@genially

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Okay, NOW I can really start talking about this.

WonderFest 2026 is coming. 🎉

I’ve had a front-row seat to what our team at Genially has been building, and I am ridiculously excited for people to experience it.

This isn’t just another virtual event. We’re creating an entire experience around big ideas, creativity, interactivity, AI, and what’s next for learning and communication.

And trust me… we’ve got some pretty cool surprises planned. 👀

The theme says it all:
✨ Generate what’s next. ✨

Consider this your official invitation to WonderFest. Save your spot here: https://t.co/LGjTSeIpA3

#WonderFest2026 #Genially #GenerateWhatsNext #EdTech #InteractiveLearning

[Genially @genially]

#WonderFest2026 is back! From October 27–29, you’ll work on a real challenge, explore different ways to approach it with AI, and learn from the Genially community.

3 days · Online event

Save your spot: https://t.co/ywVnsDMzRM

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

A sentence-combining handout students complete once became a @genially story they can rebuild again and again. 🎚️📖

Want me to transform your content next? Submit it:
https://t.co/CejXsbIKGY

#GenializeThat #EdTech #Genially

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

The big question in today's webinar: How can I change the learner's job? 🤔

If you didn't get a chance to catch it live, you can access the recording on YouTube: https://t.co/5lbdl5XFvy

Presenting to and interacting with our amazing Genially community is, like, one of my fav things in the world. 💜

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Did you miss the live webinar? No problem! Access the recording here: https://t.co/KFoV7I3LmT

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Today's the day!

I hope you'll join me in just a bit for From Handout to Hands-On: The 5-Minute @genially Hack.

I'll show you a simple way to turn something you already use into a more engaging, hands-on learning experience without starting from scratch.

We're live at 11am ET / 10am CT. It's not too late to RSVP and join us!
https://t.co/DPyjFeYF7Q

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

“Did we do anything yesterday?” 😅

This week, I used AI Builder to turn an absence handout into a decision story students can practice.

See the full 5-minute hack live Aug. 25:
https://t.co/YeOlek1MGZ

Want your content genialized?
https://t.co/CejXsbIKGY

#GenializeThat

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Your next great lesson may already be sitting in a folder.

It may just need five minutes and the right Genially features. Here are three of them!

Wanna see how to put it all together? Join me live next Tuesday, August 25, for From Handout to Hands-On: The 5-Minute Genially Hack. I’ll show you how to turn an ordinary handout into a learning experience that gets students thinking, exploring, and applying what they know.

Save your spot! ⬇️ https://t.co/DPyjFeZcXo

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

🚨 Last challenge. Last chance to make your community shine. 🌍❤️

Challenge #4 – Become Part of My Community is now live!

This time, your mission is simple: create an interactive experience designed primarily for mobile that inspires new users to join your Genially community.

📱 Create an experience that highlights your community's atmosphere, events, values, members, or what people can learn by joining.

🎯 Requirements
📱 A mobile-optimized experience (vertical format recommended).
👆 Simple, intuitive navigation designed for touch.
✨ Use at least one mobile-friendly interaction or widget.
🎯 Include a clear call to action inviting users to join your community.

🏆 Earn up to 50 points per creation
✅ Published creation → +10 pts
🤖 AI Builder or Generate with AI → +10 pts
🌐 Published on the Genially Community Post → +20 pts
📝 Add a description to your creation → +5 pts
🔄 Publish it as Reusable → +5 pts

🎁 Prizes
🥇 1-year Author or EDU 360 plan
🥈 1-year Master or Genius plan
🥉 1-year Master or Genius plan

📤 To validate your entry:
✅ Publish your creation on at least one of your social media accounts.
✅ Publish it on the Genially Community:
https://t.co/fneUCs16Hm
✅ Tag your Community Builder. (@GeniallyJames)

🌍 This is the final challenge of the @genially Summer Battle 2026. Every creation can change the final leaderboard. Show everyone what makes your community unique! 🚀💜

#GeniallySummerBattle #Genially #Community #InteractiveContent #MobileFirst #Creativity #Gamification #CommunityBuilding

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

Genialize That is officially one! 🎉

This week, I turned a traditional rubric into an interactive “Score the Sample” challenge.

Now I want to genialize your content next!

Submit yours:
https://t.co/B4PKYfzzOl

Explore my reusable Genialize That resources:
https://t.co/j8anaQuhub

#GenializeThat #Genially @genially

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

What should future instructional designers really leave a course knowing?

Today’s tools will change. Good design thinking won’t.

For my latest @genially blog post, I talked with @tmiket about how he prepares students for the real world through authentic projects, tool agility, and purposeful interactivity.

Check it out!
👉 https://t.co/yH2EjD1Evs

#InstructionalDesign #LearningDesign #LXD #Genially

[James Flaskamp, M.A. @GeniallyJames]

🚨New Genially Summer Battle Challenge Alert!🚨

🎮 Challenge #3 – One Page Game (Aug 3-16)

Theme: One Page
Design an interactive mini-game using just one page.
🧠 A quiz
🔎 A "Find the Odd One Out" game
🗺️ A treasure hunt
🚪 A mini escape game
❓Or something else!

Requirements
📄 Use one page only.
⚡ Use layers, windows, animations, or AI Builder.
🎮 The game must be playable in under 3 minutes.

🎯 Objective
Create an interactive mini-game that entertains while showcasing an aspect of your culture or community using Genially's features.

🏆 Help your community earn up to 50 points:
✅ Published creation → +10 pts
🤖 AI Builder or Generate with AI → +10 pts
🌐 Published on the Genially Community → +20 pts
📝 Add a description to your creation → +5 pts
🔄 Publish it as Reusable → +5 pts
➡️ Publish your creation on the Genially Community:
https://t.co/Kf0fwbFJZy

📤 To make your entry count:
Publish your creation on at least one of your social media channels.
Publish it on the Genially Community.
Tag your Community Builder James Flaskamp

🌍 Every game brings Team #GeniallyNorthAmerica one step closer to becoming 🏆 Genially Summer Champion 2026.

It's your turn! 🎮🚀

#GeniallySummerBattle #Genially #OnePageGame #InteractiveContent #Community #Creativity #Gamification