Through Twitter, I was able to discover an article written by Avra Robinson linking to multiple of her Youtube videos explaining how to utilize Canva in the classroom. Using Canva allows both students and teachers to open a world of creativity and organization that can make the classroom a much more entertaining and less stressful environment. Canva can be used to create rosters, create interesting designs, and even for students to submit assignments. Here are examples of how this technology can be utilized:

Using Templates

With Canva teachers are able to use already existing templates and personalize them for their classroom. Students can also use these premade templates for projects such as video presentations, infographics, slideshows, etc.

The video below explains how to utilize these templates.

Making a Presentation with Canva

Canva can be used to create great-looking slideshows, whether for a teacher to present with or for a student’s presentation project. This program also allows the user to seamlessly convert the slides into a video and add a voiceover, all in one app. Students can either design the slides themselves or, as stated earlier, can utilize the free premade templates. Users can launch the recording studio by using the “Present and Record” option, as explained in the video below.

Using Canva for Assignments and Feedback

Canva also has a feature that allows teachers to give feedback directly on the projects that students submit through the program. All assignments that have been submitted can be found under the Classwork tab and viewed by clicking on them then pressing “review”. Canva allows feedback in multiple ways, such as:

• Adding comments to specific parts of the assignment
• Mentioning students in comments
• Leaving a feedback message by using the review button

Watch the video below for further information.

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