Make slick presentations, posters, videos, logos and much much more on using Canva – a free-to-use online graphic design tool.
What does it do?
Canva is an online graphic design tool that caters to all kinds of creators. Launched in 2012, it is one of the most popular solutions for those looking to repurpose and produce content without the need for considerable design skills. You can access Canva’s 250,000+ free templates and 100+ design types to make anything from graphic design content like posters, flyers and newsletters to infographics, worksheets, planners and books. You can also make video content, GIFs and online presentations.
Canva is free to use and teachers can apply for a free Canva for Education account which gives access to premium features.
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Why is it useful?
As teachers, we make so many graphic design products every term without even noticing. From class learning materials, display boards, social media posts, school websites, information documents, the list goes on. Canva is an incredibly easy way to create polished and professional looking designs without having a background in graphic design. It is highly customisable and a great all rounder for making all types of content.
How does it work?
The YouTube video below gives a quick introduction to Canva.
Want to see more of Canva in action?
Canva is available both on desktop browser and as an iPad app. This YouTube video takes you through a beginner project on iPad.
Get a further overview of what Canva can be used for in this YouTube video from The Digital Hub.
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Where can you learn more about Canva?
Canva’s own YouTube channel is jam packed full of hundreds of videos and tutorials on all kinds of projects and features.
Canva also have this webpage which gives a text and video based beginners guide to using Canva.
Looking for a starter guide with a bit more depth? Here is a YouTube video of a full 50 minute Canva Design Guide from The Social Guide.
The YouTube Channel Design with Canva also post lots of content on tips, tricks, features and ideas for Canva.
