Content Outline: Canva

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Canva is a Web 2.0 graphic design tool that encourages differentiation, project–
based learning, critical design literacy, and collaboration. Teachers and students
will be able to create and design their own learning by creating a variety of visual
tools. From presentations to videos, to infographics to posters, and worksheets to
project-based learning experiences the possibilities are endless.

Goals:
● Teachers will be introduced to Canva and discover how to integrate the Web
2.0 into their instruction to promote visual literacy.

Objectives:
● Teachers will create an Educator's account on Canva.
● Teachers will discover the benefits of implementing Canva into their
instruction.
● Teachers will create an instructional activity that implements a Canva
assignment.

ISTE Standards:
1. Creative Communicator
a. Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a
variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and
digital media appropriate to their goals.

2. Global Collaborator
a. Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich
their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in
teams locally and globally.

1. Opening:
a. Create an account in Canva
 b. Discuss Google Classroom Integration
c. Show teachers how to share an assignment to Google Classroom

2. Lesson Presentation: Benefits of Canva and Instructional Strategies

a. Benefits of Canva
i. Canva for Education is Free!
ii. Universal Design of Learning (UDL)
iii. Collaboration made easy
iv. SEL Activities
b. Instructional Strategies
i. Vocabulary Brochure: term, definition, synonyms, and sentence
ii. Poetry Analysis (Infographic of literary elements or create a
poster using a powerful quote and symbolism to demonstrate
meaning)
iii. Research Collaboration
iv. Book Reports
v. Mind Maps
vi. Science: Digital Experiment Log
vii. Math: Infographic of Math Concepts
viii. History: Timelines or “Instagram” posts
3. Online Activities:
a. Edpuzzle Video & Questions
i. Getting Started with Canva
b. Create an Assignment using Canva
c. Post your activity in Google Classroom
4. Closing:
a. Google Forms
i. Did this session help you?
ii. Do you need more ideas?
iii. Will you use Canva in the future?
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