We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our learning tools to provide students with a platform to develop their presentation confidence. Genio Present is more than just a rehearsal tool; it’s a dedicated confidence building platform designed to empower students to find their voice and develop the resilience they need for college and beyond.
While built with presentation assessments in mind, Genio Present is designed to develop lifelong confidence, helping students beyond assessments and into life after graduation.
Why Genio Present is more than a rehearsal tool
For many students, presentations are a significant cause of anxiety. This can stem from specific learning needs, presentation barriers, or simply a lack of confidence and the necessary skills to present to their full potential.
Genio present provides the tools to empower students to become more confident in their delivery. In comparison to traditional presentation rehearsal tools, Genio Present shifts the focus to the presenter’s development, recognizing that communication skills are built on a foundation of self-assurance, confidence and content mastery.
Building confidence through content mastery
True presentation confidence is a by-product of content expertise. While traditional tools focus on external delivery (like slide design or body language), these are often the first skills to crumble under stress.
Genio Present uses repeated, low-stakes practice to move knowledge from short-term memory to deep internalization. This creates a powerful "buffer" against the three most common presentation stressors:
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The question buffer: When a student knows their subject inside-out, they can navigate spontaneous questions with a mental map of the topic rather than a rigid script.
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The tech buffer: A student who has mastered their content remains in control even if slides fail or the Wi-Fi drops. They aren't dependent on visual cues; the knowledge is within them.
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The anxiety buffer: Anxiety often stems from a fear of losing control. Deep internalization allows students to pause, re-center, and pick up their thread because they genuinely understand the material.
Ultimately, Genio Present does more than just allow students to rehearse their presentations. It’s a confidence building tool to help them beyond assessments.
How students can use presentation preparation beyond assessment
Presentation skills are a universal accelerator for professional growth. By mastering the ability to articulate ideas persuasively, students acquire competencies that open doors to roles and leadership positions across every sector.
- Excelling in the hiring process: Job interviews can be some of the highest-stakes presentations a student will ever deliver. Practice helps students move away from academic jargon and translate technical achievements into a narrative that resonates with recruiters, building verbal agency and composure during questions.
- Professional influence and leadership: From sales representatives driving revenue to CEOs leading board meetings, the ability to present complex strategies is a career essential. Even in daily team dynamics, the confidence to lead a "stand-up" or briefing is what sets a graduate apart.
- Building a personal brand: Whether self-employed or building a profile on LinkedIn, the ability to share expertise via short videos, podcasts, or public speaking is essential for visibility in the modern job market.
How it works: Key features of Genio Present
Genio Present offers a beautifully simple platform that focuses on the presenter's development and confidence. By allowing students to record, replay, and reflect on their own progress, the platform helps them move from anxiety to agency.
- Video and audio capture: Students can record and replay presentation rehearsals to better understand their own performance.
- Actionable AI feedback (optional): The platform provides feedback that reveals growth areas through positive framing, helping to build students up rather than tearing them down.
- Asynchronous mentorship: Students can share their recordings to receive timestamped comments from mentors or tutors, allowing for flexible, remote support.
- Customizable goals: The experience can be tailored to different skill levels, ensuring that every student is met where they are.
- Alternative assessment submissions: Students have the option to download and submit their recorded presentations, providing a simple way to fulfill inclusive assessment requirements
You can find a more detailed overview of how Genio Present works here.
Solving the capacity challenge for college support services
Managing oral presentation accommodations is complex and time-consuming for staff, who are often required to approve alternative assessments simply because genuinely accessible oral options are lacking.
Genio Present provides a scalable solution that standardizes and streamlines this process. By providing a self-paced, guided process for most learners, support staff can free up valuable time to work closely with students who have the most complex needs or truly require 1:1 coaching.
By adding Present to your existing Genio Notes package, your institution can offer a more complete student success solution.
