Canva
Canva is a graphic design software used to create visual content, including worksheets, recorded presentations, infographics, and posters. The platform is free and includes templates of various designs, but offers paid subscriptions like Canva Pro for additional functionality. Canva released a free K-12 Canva for Education platform that features educational templates & integration into Learning Management Systems.
First Steps
Getting Started:
Comprehensive beginner tutorial of Canva platform
How to set up classes in Educator account
Introductory video for Canva for Education
Get the tool: Sign up for an educator account for free access to all of Canva's Pro content as well as teacher features that allow you to manage classes and student work. You will need to provide proof of employment to access your free account. If you already have a Canva account, you can integrate the two to access all of your designs with one login.
User Communities and sites:
Facebook: @canva
Instagram: @canva, #canvalove
Twitter: @canva, #canva, #canvalove
Technical Specifications:
Canva requires an internet connection with a Transport Layer Security (TLS) version of 1.2 or higher. Versions 1.0 and 1.1 aren’t considered safe. To check your TLS, input your domain name here. Canva works on:
Desktop & mobile latest browsers enabled with JavaScript: Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari
Computer
Tablet
Smartphone
Learning Management Integrations:
Canva integrates with Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology & MS Teams
Instructional Design
Canva is an ideal platform for student presentations, portfolios and graphic representations to organize their learning. Teachers may also want to use this platform to create exciting choice board images, banners for their LMS classroom, newsletters or social media posts. In Canva, you decide what your classroom is going to create and the purpose of that assignment. Next, choose from a range of pre-set templates. Everything is customizable. Change the colors, fonts, and images to suit your needs. When done, you can download, print, or digitally share the created content With Canva for Education, notifications can be created and scheduled to send out on specific dates.
General Guides to Classroom Use:
Education Presentation Templates: free with education account
Instructional Grouping(s):
Individual or Large group
Students can work collaboratively or individually when logged into their Canva account.
How to collaborate in Canva with teams
Lessons and Applications:
How to publish an assignment to a class
5 teaching ideas to get you started with Canva
Education kits: Lesson plans, virtual classrooms, Zoom backgrounds & Presentation templates
Management
Student Management:
Students 13 and older get creative on Canva constructing infographics, posters, and even ebooks that can be saved as PDFs. Students appreciate choice and creative aspects of learning to design with Canva. Giving students options will engage and empower them to succeed.
Student Engagement:
Social and Emotional Learning Templates
Student Privacy and Security:
Students under 13 need parental consent to access a free student account.
Differentiation and Adaptation
Diverse Learners:
With a range of design options, Canva helps students personalize learning. They can upload their own images, use stock images and design elements, and can use a pre existing template as a starting point.
Canva's Commitment to Lasting Change
Access Black Lives Matter and BIPOC templates by signing into your Canva account
World Day for Cultural Diversity templates (May 21)