What is it
Canva is a visual communications platform. It offers templates and resources to create presentations, videos, graphics, flyers, and more.
Canva is free for educators. In order for students to use it, educators need to create an account and then a class for their students to join with a code. Please use this method!
It allows you and students access to Canva's premium content library for free
It protects students and their privacy. Students should not create accounts anywhere on their own, especially those under 13! (COPPA)
Here's an example of something designed in Canva. How many of you remember that one?!
How to Connect
Please touch base with your DLL so that you get the correct type of account.
Educators go to the link specific for your school to get verified (by your DLL) and get your free Pro Canva account.
There are multiple ways to set up classes, templates, and invite students. Please connect with your DLL for tips on how best to do this.
Example of something designed in Canva by SCS middle school students
Learn More
Five dozen Canva tutorials (a playlist of short videos from Practical EdTech)
Canva's Help section is quite good!
Search YouTube for Canva and look for the videos that they have produced
Join the Canva for Educators Facebook group
Example of something designed in Canva by CVU students