Description
How can Canva go beyond slideshows to truly deepen student learning? What if one design tool could boost creativity, engagement, and digital literacy across content areas? Digital literacy tools like Canva empower students to understand concepts through visual representation, creativity, and purposeful design. Research shows that when students actively create, rather than consume, content, engagement and retention increase. Canva offers accessible, powerful features that support innovation, communication, and critical thinking in any classroom. Join Deb Norton as she explores 12 transformative ways educators can use Canva to spark creativity, build digital literacy, and increase student engagement. This workshop goes far beyond basic design, highlighting how Canva can be used as an instructional tool to support learning across the curriculum. Participants will explore features such as element styles, photo editing techniques, 3D design elements, Magic tools, AI voice features, and more. You'll walk away with practical ideas you can implement immediately to help students create, communicate, and think visually with purpose.
Objectives
Identify key Canva features that support creativity and digital literacy Explain how visual design tools enhance student engagement and learning Implement at least 12 Canva features to create student-centered learning experiences Examine how Canva projects support skill development across content areas Assess the effectiveness of Canva-based activities in increasing engagement and understanding Design immersive, research-backed learning tasks using Canva's creative and AI-enhanced tools
