Use embedded AI tools to create visually appealing lesson materials
Canva for Education includes a powerful suite of AI tools—collectively called Magic Studio—designed to help teachers save time, engage students, and streamline classroom tasks. The tools include Magic Write, an AI writing assistant that generates lesson plans, summaries, differentiated content, and teaching materials from simple prompts. Another tool, Magic Design, instantly turns topic prompts into polished slide decks, allows teachers to reformat and repurpose content across formats (e.g. poster to slide, document to video), edit images, add animations, adjust layouts, and create visuals—even without design expertise. For educators that need additional support, Canva offers a free 60 minute certification course. Canva AI helps teachers to create engaging, accessible, and personalized learning experiences while reducing administrative burden.
Arvin, N., Hoseinabady, M., Bayat, B., & Zahmatkesh, E. (2023). Teacher experiences with ai-based educational tools. AI and Tech in Behavioral and Social Sciences, 1(2), 26-32.
Babu, C. S., William, M. P., & Kowsika, S. (2025). Generative AI Tools and Education: Enabling Collaborative Intelligence Through ChatGPT, Canva, InVideo AI, and InShot. In Humans and Generative AI Tools for Collaborative Intelligence (pp. 441-460). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Automating some classroom tasks can free up time for more meaningful teaching
MagicSchool.ai is an educator-centered AI platform designed to streamline teaching tasks and lesson prep, and promote responsible AI usage among students. It offers over 70 AI tools specifically for teachers including lesson planning, assessment and rubric generation, IEP writing, differentiated content, and parent communication.
Educators report saving an average of 7–10 hours per week, reclaiming that time for lesson refinement, student engagement, and personal well‑being. The thoughtful, user‑friendly interface is accessible for teachers at all tech-skill levels, and it integrates with platforms like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Microsoft tools.
MagicSchool.ai empowers teachers by automating repetitive tasks so they can focus on instruction, differentiation, and meaningful student interactions.
Foster, A., Khazanchi, P., & Khazanchi, R. (2024, March). MagicSchool. ai: A Personal Assistant. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 74-80). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Sobehrad, S., & Francis, R. (2024, March). Indistinguishable from magic: AI for educators. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2278-2283). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
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