Canva Basics: Creating Classroom-Ready Learning Materials

Description

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, participants will explore Canva for Education—a free, browser-based design tool and time-saving solution for creating polished, classroom-ready learning materials. Participants will learn how to claim a free Canva for Education account and work through a core design workflow: selecting a template, customizing it for a classroom purpose, and sharing or downloading the finished product. By the end of the session, participants will have created at least one classroom-ready material and will leave with a concrete plan for incorporating Canva into their regular practice—no prior design experience needed!

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A Message from the Moderators

This page gives you everything you need to make the most of your session. Review the recommended accounts before you join, track your checkpoints during the session, and follow the certificate instructions when you're done.

Before You Begin

You will have the best live technical experience using either the Chrome or Firefox browser. (Note: we have also had success with the Edge browser.) Safari is NOT recommended. There is a TrainerCentral Learner app for Android and iOS.
Your lead facilitator recommends having accounts ready for the following tools before the session begins. Taking a few minutes to set these up in advance means you'll spend your time learning, not troubleshooting.
You will need a free Canva for Education account. You can set one up here - https://www.canva.com/education/teachers/ [You can sign up using your school-issued email or a Google/Microsoft account. If your school email isn't automatically verified, you'll need to upload proof of employment (such as a school ID or teaching certificate) to get the free premium upgrade.]

- There is an official Canva Mobile App available for iOS and Android. Those apps do not have the exact same features as the browser version. The browser version is more robust. We do not recommend using a phone to complete activities in this session.
- There is a dedicated Canva app for the iPad, and iPad users can also access Canva through a web browser like Safari or Chrome). We will be demonstrating using a computer.
- For the best hands-on experience, please join this webinar from a desktop or laptop computer with Canva open in a web browser. This will allow you to easily follow our live demonstrations and complete checkpoint activities.

Session Checkpoints

Checkpoints help us verify your participation and are required to earn a certificate of completion. Here's what to expect during the session:

Checkpoint 1 — Say Hello
Introduce yourself in the chat within the first 10 minutes of the session.

Checkpoint 2 — Schema Activator
Participate in the opening poll or activity.

Checkpoint 3 — Canva: Modify See, Think, Wonder Template

Checkpoint 4 — Canva: Modify Which One Doesn’t Belong Template

Checkpoint 5 — Canva: Modify 3-2-1 Exit Ticket Template

Checkpoint 6 — Poll and Go
Complete the closing poll before you leave.

If you experience technical difficulties during the session, most checkpoints can be completed up to one week after the live session date. Reach out to your facilitator if you need assistance.

Earning Your Certificate

To receive your certificate of completion you must complete all six session checkpoints and submit the post-session feedback survey. The feedback survey is how you request your certificate and is required for all participants — including those seeking state continuing education credit.

Certificates are typically issued within three weeks of the live session date.

Educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana: Additional information required for state continuing education credit will be collected through the feedback survey.