Canva for K–12 Educators: Creative Tools for Lessons, Classroom Resources and Activities
3 credits / 45 hours
Instructor Christine Bohuslaw
Course Description
Looking to bring more creativity into your classroom and lesson planning? This course teaches K-12 educators how to use Canva, a versatile online design platform that helps you create visually engaging instructional materials, classroom activities, and school communications. Using Canva, you can design posters, presentations, worksheets, newsletters, certificates, social media graphics, and more. Educators will gain hands-on experience crafting interactive content for both print and digital use, using Canva’s easy-to-use tools, templates, images, fonts, and AI-powered features to streamline planning and boost engagement. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your design skills, this course will equip you with the essential techniques to create eye-catching lessons and resources that enhance learning, foster creativity, and elevate your classroom instruction.
Price range: $285.00 through $580.00
Course Description
Looking to bring more creativity into your classroom and lesson planning? This course teaches K-12 educators how to use Canva, a versatile online design platform that helps you create visually engaging instructional materials, classroom activities, and school communications. Using Canva, you can design posters, presentations, worksheets, newsletters, certificates, social media graphics, and more. Educators will gain hands-on experience crafting interactive content for both print and digital use, using Canva’s easy-to-use tools, templates, images, fonts, and AI-powered features to streamline planning and boost engagement. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your design skills, this course will equip you with the essential techniques to create eye-catching lessons and resources that enhance learning, foster creativity, and elevate your classroom instruction.
Course Objectives
Students that enroll in this class will...
Know
• how to navigate Canva’s interface and tools
• how to access and use Canva’s apps and templates
• techniques for customizing templates and creating original, subject-specific designs
Understand
• Canva’s templates, design options, and app integrations
• how Canva can support lesson planning, classroom management, and classroom décor
• how to use Canva’s AI features to enhance lessons and activities
and Be Able To
• create visually appealing lesson plans, activities, slideshows, and presentations
• design classroom materials such as flashcards, bulletin boards, event invitations, and certificates
• use Canva’s AI tools to streamline lesson planning and generate engaging activities
