Episode description
In this episode, Jeff Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss Canva for education with special guest Scott Nunes. They talk about the various ways Canva can be used in the classroom, such as creating presentations, student projects, and designing graphics. Scott shares examples of how schools and teachers are using Canva to save time and enhance student engagement. They also discuss the management aspect of using Canva, including how to prevent misuse and maintain a positive learning environment. In this conversation, Scott Nunes discusses various strategies for using Canva in the classroom, including creating parent emails, using Canva Lessons, and utilizing Canva websites. He also highlights features such as Magic Resize, AI art generator, and video editing capabilities. Scott emphasizes the importance of leveraging Canva to save time, personalize content, and empower students. He encourages educators to join the Canva EDU community on Twitter and Facebook and explore the Canva for Education website. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Digital Learning Tip of the Week Tip # Canva for Education is a FREE application that can be used for a number of To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. In This Episode …- 5 Ways to use Canva in the Classroom
- Classroom Handouts
- Google Classroom and Teacher Website Graphics
- Intro / Exit Tickets
- Create a presentation slide on the topic of the day
- Business Cards
- Email Signature Graphics
- Theme analysis and identification
- About a character | Poster/Infographic creation
- Timeline of events within a story or history lesson
- Charts & Graphs, Tables = AWESOME Graphic Organizers
- Build your own website with Canva!
Canva Updates for the New School Year
- Canva Create 2024 Update
- Streamline Design
- Customized Workspace
- Canva Courses
- Easily Match Styles, Colors, Fonts, etc
- Magic Design, Magic Resize
- Magic Resize
- Canva AI
- Canva Docs
- Free AI Art Generator
- Canva Video Projects
- Free Online AI Image Generator
Conversation Takeaways
- Canva is a versatile tool that can be used for creating presentations, student projects, and designing graphics.
- Schools and teachers are using Canva to save time and enhance student engagement.
- Canva whiteboards are an underrated feature that allows for collaborative brainstorming and organization of ideas.
- The AI features in Canva, such as magic switch and AI sort, can help with content organization and creation.
- Managing the use of Canva in the classroom requires setting clear expectations and monitoring student activity to prevent misuse. Canva can be used to create parent emails and offers a content library specifically designed for education.
- Teachers can use Canva Lessons to provide structured...