I bet you didn’t know you can do THIS … in Canva! Featuring Scott Nunes

Digital Learning Today: Where Productivity Meets Innovation in the Classroom.

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!

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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 learning experiences for students.
• Canva offers features like Magic Resize, AI art generator, and video editing capabilities.
• Using Canva websites, educators can create interactive and personalized content for students.
• Joining the Canva EDU community on social media provides opportunities for collaboration and sharing ideas.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Canva for Education
• 02:25 Exploring Canva Whiteboards and Collaborative Brainstorming
• 08:02 Time-Saving Features and AI Capabilities of Canva
• 14:23 Enhancing Design and Content Creation with Canva
• 16:50 Accessibility and User-Friendliness of Canva for All
• 26:19 Exploring the Versatility of Canva in Education
• 34:07 Collaboration and Management in Canva
• 35:10 Tips for Using Canva Effectively in the Classroom
• 41:39 The Potential of Canva for Video Editing
• 44:04 Creating Personalized Content and Newsletters with Canva
• 46:22Joining the Canva Community in Education

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