Episode #11 - Canva

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Hello and welcome to episode number eleven of the one-five. I am your podcast hostess - Tricia Louis - the self-designated tech goddess and I will be coming to you weekly in this audio podcast format with great edtech tools, tips, and tricks.

In this week’s episode, I will be talking about Canva. Canva is a graphic design tool that has many applications in education. It is a simple, intuitive platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content, including posters, infographics, social media graphics, and much more. Here are just a few reasons why Canva is a great app to use in education:

• The first reason is that it is easy to use: One of the main benefits of Canva is that it is extremely user-friendly. It has a simple drag-and-drop interface that allows users to quickly and easily create professional-looking graphics. This makes it an excellent tool for educators who may not have a lot of design experience, as it allows them to create visually appealing materials without a lot of hassle.
• Next, it has a wide range of templates and resources: Canva has a vast library of templates and resources that can be used to create a wide range of visual content. This makes it an excellent resource for educators who are looking for pre-made templates that they can use to quickly and easily create materials for their classrooms.
• Our next reason is that it is affordable: Canva is Free to educators! Simply visit canva.com/education and follow the prompts on how to get verified. Not only will you be able to utilize canva, but your students will as well.
• And finally, it can be used to teach design skills: In addition to being a useful tool for creating materials, Canva can also be used to teach design skills to students. After you get your free account, make sure you set up a class space where you and your students can share designs with each other as well as work collaboratively on design projects.   With canva’s simple drag-and-drop interface and wide range of templates and resources, it is an excellent tool for helping students to learn the fundamentals of graphic design. Also canva can be easily used on any chromebook or laptop with the web interface OR you can download the canva app to an iPad and be able to utilize canva that way. One advantage of the iPad is the touchscreen - there is something inside of canva called “draw beta” and that brings inking tools right inside your canva project.

Overall, Canva is a great app to use in education. It is easy to use, has a wide range of templates and resources, can be used to create a wide range of materials, is affordable, and can be used to teach design skills. Whether you are an educator looking to create materials for your classroom or looking to learn more about design, Canva is an excellent resource that you should definitely consider.

If you have any questions about the content shared in this podcast, you are free to contact me at any time through the contact me section on my website - tricialouis.com.

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Keep in mind the information shared on this podcast may take additional clearances from your tech department to work properly in your district, school, or classroom. I have vetted all of the information  shared on this podcast and it is available and/or correct on the date the podcast is originally published. But, remember that services, sites, or products can change or become unavailable without a lot of notice. 

Thanks for listening and join me next week for another episode of the one five!