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Getting Started
Getting Started
Thinking About Canva
Thinking About Canva
Since we are a school district, we have Canva for Education. Each of us, whether we work in a classroom or not, has our own Canva for Education account which allows us to use all the premium features of Canva for free!
What are some ideas of what people use Canva for? Take a look through some of the ideas we came up with (be sure to look at both images - one is for classroom use and one is for non-classroom use).
Note: You can click on the images to open them larger in a new tab.
There really is no limit to what you can create in Canva!
General Use Examples
Canva Intro Ideas General Use.pdfClassroom Use Examples
Canva Intro Ideas Classroom Use.pdfHow to Access Canva
How to Access Canva
Since we are a school district, we have Canva for Education. All staff have their own Canva for Education account which allows us to use all the premium features of Canva for free!
To access it, you must log in to ROConnect and choose Canva. It is in the Creation Tools folder, or you can search for it.
Note - if you have already created your own personal free account when you log in through ROConnect you will notice that you can see both and toggle between them. Be sure to choose your RCSD account when working in Canva for work-related projects.
Please take a moment now to make sure you can log into your RCSD Canva account. If you are not able to, please email those of us teaching your course and we will be able to help you. Directions: eLearning: Students Communicating with Teachers
Looking at Canva
Looking at Canva
There is no limit to what you can create in Canva! You can start from scratch, however they have a ton of different templates to start from as well.
Now is the time to explore some of those templates. Please go log into ROConnect, launch Canva, and take some time to explore some of the templates they have to offer. Can you find some that would be useful for your needs?
In Marking this page as complete, you are confirming that you have spent some time looking through the templates that Canva has to offer.
Initial Thoughts
Initial Thoughts
Your Task: Share and discuss with colleagues.
Discussion Board Prompt:
In this class, you will be creating and sharing your own Canva project.
Considering some of the examples of different uses and the templates you explored, what are your initial thoughts on what you would like to create for your needs? Please explain/give some details of what you think you would like to create.
As you read your peers' responses, please engage in reflective collegial discussion by making a thoughtful connection to their posts, asking a probing question, or providing a helpful suggestion.
Your Learning
Your Learning
Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure
Your Task: For this task, you will choose your own adventure by selecting a pathway of your choice for Getting to Know Canva. In the next task, you will be asked to complete a 3-2-1 reflection on what you explored. Click the image below to view the Canva presentation in a full window.
2.1 Navigating a Canva Presention.webm3-2-1 Reflection
3-2-1 Reflection
Your Task: Reflect on your Choose Your Own Adventure using a 3-2-1 protocol. You will use the template link to complete your reflection. Your reflection will be shared in task 2.3.
▶ Watch this video for instructions on how to use a Canva template.
2.2 Using a Canva Template.webmSharing Board: Sharing Your 3-2-1 Reflection with colleagues.
Discussion Board Prompt:
Now that you have had time to go through some of the learning activities, please share your 3-2-1 reflection (link) below.
▶ Watch this video for instructions on how to properly set the share settings of your reflection.
As you read your peers' responses, please engage in reflective collegial discussion by making a thoughtful connection to their post, asking a probing question, or providing a helpful suggestion
2.3 Sharing a Canva Creation.webm
Use Drive to Create and Upload
Use Drive to Create and Upload
Watch the videos below to learn how to create your own folders and documents and upload your files. This will help you keep everything in a single spot, making it simple to locate, share and work together with others.
1. Creating Docs and Folders.mp4Sharing Your Design
Sharing Your Design
Your Canva Creation
Your Canva Creation
Everybody's so creative! It is time to get started and create your first Canva for your students, staff, or school community.
1. Choose a Canva Tool- Review the video or documents below under "Canva Tool" and "Assignment Criteria." Choose one of the tools to create for this task.
2. Work with a Canva Tool- Create your Canva item using a Canva Tool of your choosing. Use information from previous pages in our class and the information in the "Assignment Criteria."
3. Reflect and Submit:
Sharing Board: Sharing Your Canva Creation
Sharing Board: Sharing Your Canva Creation
Once you have created and submitted your Canva creation, please also share it here with others in the class; this way we can all benefit and learn from one another!
Your Canva creation link (remember to look at share settings - review this video from 2.3 if needed)
A brief description of what you made in Canva
A statement of how you will use this Canva creation
An explanation of how this Canva item will address the learning needs of the students or adults in your school community
Read through your colleague's posts and engage in reflective collegial discussion.
Ask probing questions, answer questions that others have, expand on ideas, agree or disagree (include why), provide helpful suggestions, etc.
Use your discretion on the number of times to post, however, discussions are not one-and-done. You'll need to revisit this discussion to see new ideas added.
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