Canva Made Simple: Design Engaging Content for Your Classroom

Description

The content creation rules have changed with Canva because it offers simplicity and extensive customizable materials. It is free to use for teachers, it saves all the work automatically, and it makes every step easier and faster.

We know that traditional worksheets, together with lectures, no longer provide sufficient stimulation to maintain student interest, and Canva is the perfect tool to easily make creative resources and appealing presentations.

This course provides training to master Canva. Without needing any graphic design skills, participants will be able to create all the visual materials they might ever need in the classroom: presentations, worksheets, flashcards, posters, lesson plans, mind maps, escape rooms, infographics, and sign-up sheets.

Throughout the course, participants will discover various teaching applications of Canva, making not only the final outcome more appealing but also the creation process easier and more enjoyable.

The training will also focus on accessible features, which include multilingual classroom templates, instant translation, and AI integrations.

The training sessions will combine brief demonstrations with practical application time.

Participants will produce their own teaching materials while exchanging ideas with colleagues and evaluating how visual elements can enhance their teaching approaches.

They will leave every day with teaching materials ready to use.

By the end of this course, they will have created an extensive library of material that they can use for years to come and will have gained the skills to create everything they will ever need!

Notes:

• The course requires participants to bring their laptops to take part in digital activities.
• It is required to set up Canva Pro before the course starts to ensure smooth participation. Teachers with an official school email can get immediate access, as explained in this guide.

Concept by Cristina Salvatori

Learning outcomes

This course will help participants to:

• Use Canva to create engaging classroom materials, such as worksheets, posters, lesson plans, and presentations;
• Create differentiated teaching content that promotes inclusivity in the classroom;
• Collaborate on shared projects using Canva’s real-time tools;
• Evaluate and adapt ready-made templates for specific classroom goals;
• Create a shared resources library for all of their colleagues, so they can all benefit from each other’s hard work.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

• Introduction to the course and the Academy;
• Introduction to the host city and the week’s cultural activities;
• Icebreaker activities;
• Presentations of the participants’ schools and institutions;
• Introduction to Canva’s interface (toolbar, templates, drag-and-drop);
• Group discussion: What material do we need to be always visible for students? Hands-on activity: design posters for the classroom.

Day 2 – Creative lesson planning with visual Canva

• Find, organize, share, and save the work on Canva;
• Worksheets features;
• Hands-on activity: create worksheets and lesson materials;
• Exploring infographics to explain complex topics;
• Using escape rooms to boost engagement;
• Group work: redesign a lesson using Canva visuals.

Day 3 – Canva for students’ projects and presentations

• Tips for using Canva with students (free classroom use, privacy, safety);
• Reflection and planning for future use in the classroom;
• Presentations features;
• Hands-on activity: make a presentation and create a video.

Day 4 – Inclusive design with Canva and AI

• Designing inclusive and multilingual content;
• Adapting visuals for students with diverse learning needs;
• Group exercise: create inclusive materials using templates and modifications with Canva’s real-time features;
• AI integrations in Canva Hands-on activity: sprinkle some Artificial Intelligence magic on Canva material.

Day 5 – From planning to presentation

• Planning a unit or school project incorporating Canva tools;
• Peer coaching: reviewing and refining plans;
• Workshop: finish personal projects;
• Recap, discussion of takeaways;
• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussions;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.

Day 6 – Structured cultural activities

• Structured cultural activity(ies) according to the hosting location;
• Learning journal: individual written reflection on the course experience;
• Course reflection: self-reflection and review of course materials and resources.

Disclaimer: Please note that the course title containing “Canva” is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Canva.

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