"Exploring Canva: A User-

Friendly Design Platform"

Zhaina Kazikyzy
11/27/2023
 What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the World Wide Web, characterized by a shift
from static web pages to dynamic and interactive content. This phase introduced a more
collaborative and user-centered approach, where users could actively participate in
creating, sharing, and interacting with online content. Some key features of Web 2.0
include social media, user-generated content, and increased collaboration.
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Examples of Web 2.0 technologies and platforms include:

Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where users can
create and share content, connect with others, and participate in online
communities.
Blogs: Blogger and WordPress are examples of blogging platforms that allow
individuals to publish and share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
Wikis: Wikipedia is a prominent example, where users collaboratively create and edit
articles, forming a vast encyclopedia of knowledge.
 Introduce and describe Canva.
● Canva is a user-friendly graphic design platform with a drag-and-drop interface.
● It offers a wide range of templates and design elements for creating visual
content.
Slide 2 Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform, has revolutionized the way individuals
and businesses approach visual content creation. With its intuitive drag-and-drop
interface, Canva empowers users, regardless of their design expertise, to craft stunning
graphics effortlessly.
In addition to its ease of use, Canva stands out for its rich selection of design
elements. Users can choose from a vast array of high-quality images, icons, fonts, and
illustrations to customize their creations. This wealth of options enables a high degree
of personalization, allowing users to tailor their designs to match their unique style or
brand identity.
 Canva in use
Screenshot of Canva, its logo, and its URL.

URL:
Slide 3 www.canva.com
 Main Page

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Create new with

templates
Use different types
of presentations as
Video, Social
Media, Presentation,
Use last created picture, card
designs
 Creating your
presentation

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Upload from your laptop or use

Tools from given templates
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 Educational uses for Canva.

● Explore how Canva enhances education through visual content creation.

● Investigate if Canva is currently used in education and describe potential use cases.

Engaging Presentations: Create visually appealing presentations with multimedia

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Video Explainers: Develop video explainers for new topics using images, text, and
animations.
Infographics and Visual Summaries: Students synthesize information through
infographics and visual summaries.
Posters and Educational Materials: Design educational posters, handouts, and
materials for effective learning.
Collaborative Projects: Facilitate teamwork by using Canva for group projects and
presentations.
 Engaging Grammar Video Lesson: Topic “Present Simple”

● Practice: Create a video lesson explaining the "Present Simple" grammar rule.
● How: Use Canva to design slides with concise explanations, examples, and visually appealing graphics.
Export these slides and incorporate them into a video creation tool to generate an engaging lesson.
Slide 8 Visualizing Time Concepts:
● Practice: Illustrate the concept of present time and highlight differences between present and past.
● How: Design infographics or visual timelines using Canva. Include images or icons to represent actions
in the present and past. This visual aid can serve as a quick reference for students.
Interactive Worksheets:
● Practice: Reinforce learning through interactive worksheets.
● How: Create interactive worksheets using Canva by adding clickable elements or checkboxes. This can
be especially effective for practicing sentence construction or identifying correct usage of the Present
Simple tense.
 Advantages:

User-Friendly: Intuitive interface.

Slide 9 Templates: Diverse design options.

Customization: Easy personalization.
Collaboration: Real-time teamwork.
Stock Library: Rich visual resources.
Integration: Seamless file management.
Mobile Access: Design on-the-go.
Free & Paid: Flexible plans.
Print/Download: Easy output options.
Education: Tutorials and courses.
 Disadvantages:

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10 Limited Features (Free): Advanced tools require payment.
Brand Watermark (Free): Watermark on free version.
Offline Access: Requires internet for full functionality.
Complex Projects: May lack advanced design capabilities.
File Export (Free): Limited file format options.