Unlock Your Creativity ERA with Canva; From 'BLANK SPACE' to 'LOVE STORY'

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
Our presentation aims to empower educators with innovative techniques for integrating Canva into their classrooms. It focuses on fostering creativity, engagement, and adaptability while accommodating diverse student needs and promoting independent learning.

Objectives (Participant Outcomes):

Introduction to Canva:
Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of Canva, including its features and potential applications in education.

Creating Visually Engaging Materials:
Educators will learn how to use Canva to design visually captivating and interactive learning materials that engage students effectively.

Personalization of Learning Resources:
Attendees will discover how to personalize learning resources using Canva, catering to diverse learning styles and individual student needs.

Fostering Creativity and Expression (15 minutes):**
- The presentation will showcase how Canva can empower both educators and students to express their creativity through various projects and assignments.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:
We'll share strategies for creating inclusive and accessible materials using Canva, ensuring equitable access for all learners.

Promoting Independent Learning:
Participants will explore how Canva can encourage students to take ownership of their learning, promoting independent thinking and exploration.

Technology Integration;
Educators will learn how to seamlessly integrate Canva into their teaching practices, aligning with the standard of technology-driven learning.

Interactive Learning Activities:
Our session will introduce interactive activities where participants can practice using Canva to create engaging classroom materials.

Collaborative Learning Opportunities:
Attendees will discover ways to foster collaboration among students using Canva, encouraging teamwork and communication.

Reflection and Application:
Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on how they can apply Canva creatively in their own classrooms and develop a personalized action plan.

Resource Sharing and Networking:
Our presentation will provide opportunities for participants to share their own ideas, experiences, and resources related to Canva, fostering collaboration among educators.

By the end of this presentation, educators will have the knowledge and practical skills to leverage Canva as a dynamic tool for creating adaptable, engaging, and personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs and promote independent learning, thereby enhancing their teaching practices and student outcomes.

Outline

I. Introduction and Canva Basics (15 minutes)
Overview of Canva's potential in education
Introduction to Canva's key features
Hands-on Canva exploration on devices

II. Creating Visual Learning Materials (15 minutes)
Strategies for designing engaging educational resources
Interactive activity: Participants create a sample learning material using Canva

III. Personalization and Adaptation (10 minutes)
Adapting Canva for diverse learning styles
Small group brainstorming on Canva adaptation in specific contexts

IV. Fostering Creativity and Expression (15 minutes)
Encouraging creativity through Canva projects
Hands-on activity: Designing a book mark with text features using Canva

V. Inclusivity and Accessibility (10 minutes)
Canva's accessibility features and inclusive design

VI. Promoting Independent Learning (10 minutes)
Canva's role in enhancing student independence
Reflective exercise and action planning for implementation

VII. Interactive Learning Activities, Collaboration, and Networking (15 minutes)
Showcasing interactive Canva templates
Sharing collaborative project ideas
Resource sharing, networking, and Q&A to conclude the session

Supporting research

"The InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/39RiHQF

"Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Jan. 2021). Link: https://amzn.to/3zOjvAz

"The Microsoft Infused Classroom" by Holly Clark, Tanya Avrith, Felisa Ford, Natasha Rachelle, and Kristin and Joe Merrill (Elevate Books EDU - Mar. 2020). Link: https://amzn.to/3AOCmwA