Canva Tutorial

Use the table of contents to find information and instructions for the use of Canva.

How do I get an account?

The app is web based. You don't need to create yet another login, your existing google accounts will work. The web site is www.canva.com

What options are available?

There are different versions available.

The education version is free with verification of a school affiliation.

It is has the same features as the Pro version. All available options are listed below.

Ideas for classroom and personal use

Student ideas

• Create a book cover for an English project or any other class where students might create their own stories or poetry.

• Create and edit videos for any class. Students love to create multi-media projects. Canva is an excellent source for these projects.

• Create business cards and a logo for a mock company in a business class. Students can create all kinds of items for their businesses.

• Create a portfolio for a senior capstone project. More and more schools are incorporating a capstone project as a graduation requirement. This is a great way to individualize student work.

• Collaborate and work on a group project, the sky is the limit with this option.

Teacher ideas

• Jazz up you resume for new job opportunities that may arise. It is always a good idea to have an up to date resume.

• Create worksheets for any class. There are several pre-made worksheets available in all subjects. They are fully customizable. It's a great place to get ideas to create your own and it is cheaper than buying them on teacher sharing sites.

• Create slideshows for presentations/notes in your classes. It's a nice change from your traditional options for presentations. Importing pictures and videos is a breeze.

• Create videos for a flipped classroom or distance learning. If students are learning from home, it's an excellent way to create videos that add a personal touch to your online lessons.

Instructional Videos

Below are a few videos to help you get started with Canva. Once you have mastered these key concepts, you will be able to do anything within the app.

Screenshots were taken from www.canva.com