Unlocking Engagement in Birth Classes with Interacty
Interesting Ways to Explore Pregnancy, Birth, Babies & Breastfeeding
In the digital age, where attention is as fleeting as it is valuable, engaging an audience requires more than just compelling content; it demands an interactive and immersive experience. This is particularly true in educational settings, where the traditional lecture format often falls short of capturing the interest of learners. As an educator specializing in birth classes, I’ve ventured into various methods to enrich my teaching approach, and one software that stands out is Interacty. This versatile tool has transformed my classes into interactive hubs where learning is not just absorbed but experienced.
Here are a few of my favorite templates that I have customized for my classroom.
Spin the Wheel
I use Spin the Wheel to tackle tough topics in my Breastfeeding Class. It saves me time by answering common misconceptions, and the customizable eye-catching colors and photos are an added bonus.
Parents can click on the wheel, land on a topic and it automatically pulls up more pictures and text to fully engage them. My topics include the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on giving human milk, colostrum harvesting, breastfeeding rates over the decades & alcohol intake.
It is “convenient” for people that arrive a bit early and pull out their phones anyway. I have inserted topics that are not necessarily core material, but often come up in class. Definitely a win-win!
Fortune Cookies
Fortune Cookies or “Birth Fortunes” help me teach about the unpredictability of birth. Just like you never know what fortune you might get, you never know what might pop up in your birth.
Teaching parents flexibility and advocacy are key concepts in my classroom. After we learn all about hospital interventions, this activity is a nice little reflective activity for partners to do together.
Twelve fortunes pop up on the screen. You pick one at random and discuss with your partner what you would do if this occurred in your labor. Most parents don’t like to plan for unpreferred outcomes so it is a great way for them think hard and even script out dialogue to help them navigate various scenarios.
My Birth Fortunes explore topics such as:
- unwanted vaginal exams
- high Cesarean rates
- pain medication
- inductions
- birthing positions
- & birth plans
Interactive Image
This is my favorite feature so far! I have created an Interactive Image of a newborn baby to discuss Normal Newborn Characteristics.
Fresh newborns come equipped with a variety of features that are perfectly normal but also completely foreign to most new parents.
This interactive game is very easy to navigate. A beautiful image has little buttons strategically placed all over the baby so you can learn about different parts of the body. One of the best parts of Interacty, is the countless images that you have access to in their library. I found so many amazing pictures of newborn babies to include!
On the baby’s head, you can click and learn more about molding. When you choose it, another quality image pulls up and you scroll for more detailed information on the topic. You can navigate around the body in no particular order to explore what to expect when your little one arrives.
This is very helpful for adults that haven’t had much experience with babies and are worried about lots of little things, like cord stumps and crossed eyes, both of which are perfectly normal!
My next project is an Interactive Image of the milk making anatomy in the breast so parents can learn the biology behind breastfeeding.
Interacty is a Game-Changer
Incorporating Interacty into my birth classes has been a game-changer, quite literally. It has enabled me to deliver content in a way that’s engaging, memorable, and impactful. For educators looking to spice up their teaching methods or for anyone interested in creating interactive content, Interacty is a tool worth exploring. Its ability to transform passive learning into an active, enjoyable experience is not just innovative; it’s essential in today’s digital learning landscape.