What is a choice board?

A choice board is a learning tool that offers students a menu of different activities. Students have the freedom to pick what they want to do, and how they go about it, for example, whether they want to watch a video, read an article, take a revision test, write an essay, or play a game. As they’re a type of graphic organizer, choiceboards often have the form of a grid or table, but you can design creative boards with any kind of layout like a map or interactive image.

What’s different about Genially?

Unlike traditional boards made in docs or Google Slides, Genially choice boards are digital and interactive, featuring clickable buttons, multimedia, and pop-up content. The interactive format allows teachers to create different options or “paths” that students can follow, according to their interests, level, mood, or learning preferences.

How do I use choice boards in my classes?

Choiceboards are a versatile tool for independent, student-led learning so they’re ideal for brain breaks, literacy stations, homework, and early finisher activities. Assign each learner their own personal board or allocate boards to small groups. The goal is to empower students to choose their own learning activities and set learning goals, fostering a sense of agency and increasing student engagement.

Free digital choice board maker

Give students autonomy in their learning with Genially’s interactive choice boards. Differentiate instruction and spark engagement with a dynamic mix of visuals, text, video, questions, games, and activities – all in one digital board.

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Personalize learning for every student

Foster independent learning and motivate students, giving them the freedom to choose which activities they do – and in which order. Because Genially online choice boards are interactive, you can offer multiple activities and learning paths, all in one resource.

Adapt instruction with differentiated activities and scaffolding.
Use branching to create Choose-your-own-adventure games.
Support diverse learning styles with video, text, visuals, listening exercises, and hands-on activities.

Make choice boards interactive

A Genially choice board works just like a website! Imagine a digital hub with a menu of options, allowing students to click and explore activities at their own pace. Everything’s on one link, so you don’t need to worry about students getting lost or distracted on other sites.

Embed online content like YouTube videos and Google Maps directly in the board.
Engage students with interactive activities like drag-and-drop, draw, click-to-reveal, pop-up windows, and hotspots.
Gamification: Add a stopwatch, flip coin, or dice and turn any activity into a fun challenge.

Customize to any class or topic

Classroom-ready templates and design resources make it easy to tailor the choice board to your curriculum. Duplicate your favorite designs and adapt them to any grade level or subject, from ELA to Math and Social Studies.

Easy to edit: Tweak the colors, fonts, and design in a few clicks, or add your school logo.
Blended learning: Use online boards in conjunction with classroom activities, for in person or remote learning.
Multi-device: Students can use the board on laptop, tablet, or mobile.

Customize choice board to any class or topic

Free
You can create choice boards for free in Genially. Teachers can also invite students to design their own interactive projects in the Class Workspace.
Digital
Genially is online so you can insert live content from other apps and websites. If you update the board, changes appear automatically.
Interactive
Use interactive elements and gamification to turn your choice board into an immersive interactive adventure.
Accessible
Genially content meets the WCAG level AA accessibility standard. Students can toggle between activities using the keypad and use assistive tools like screen readers.
Easy to share
Just publish your board and share the link with students! You can also share in Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom or your school’s LMS.
Active reflection
Encourage students to think about what they’ve learned with an Exit Ticket or open-response interactive questions.

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Templates

Editable choice board templates

Save time on lesson prep with ready-made resources, made by teachers for teachers! Super interactive and easy to adapt to any class or grade.

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How to make a choice board

Choose a template
Sign up for a free Genially account and search the template library for choice boards. Already got an idea in mind? It’s easy to create your own choice board from scratch. Choose a canvas size and start building!
Customize
If you’re using a template, replace the example content with your lesson material. Don’t forget to check the Preview button to see how your board will look and try out all the interactive elements.
Share
Happy with the design? Click Share to get the unique link. Share directly with students, post online, or add to your school’s LMS. Students can access the board from any device and explore activities at their own pace.