TOPIC: CANVA
Try 1: Getting Started with Canva for Education
(Aug 6 - Aug 12)
Try 2: Search & Edit a Template
(Aug 13 - Aug 19)
Try 3: Engage Students with Presentations
(Aug 20 - Aug 26)
Try 4: Designing Graphic Organizers & Infographics
(Aug 27 - Sept 2)
Try 5: Create Whiteboards with Canva
(Sept 3 - Sept 9)
Try 6: Get Canva Educator Certified with Teacher Essentials
(Sept 10 - Sept 16)
Keyboard Shortcuts: Customize your design experience with keyboard navigation
Light & Dark Modes: Switch between light, dark, or even sync with your system settings. Enabling high color contrast is also available.
Enable Video Captions: Let more people watch and interact with your videos. These are available for all spoken-word video and audio content in Canva.
Video Auto-Play: Avoid surprises with video and audio by choosing how videos play on your Canva designs. Set it from your Settings > Your account tab > Accessibility.
Use Alternative Text: Describe your images and elements using alternative text. This enables people with visual or cognitive impairments to experience your designs.
Screen Reader Language Settings: Optimize your design's accessibility for screen readers. From your selected design, press File. Select Language. Select dropdown to select your language from the list. Select language to choose the language and confirm the one used in your design.
PDF Accessibility Features: PDFs now include heading tags and reading order, enhancing the reading experience for screen reader users. This feature is available for all PDF-published documents.
Canva is an excellent tool for creating visually appealing and accessible materials that align with the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). By leveraging Canva's features, you can design lessons that cater to diverse learners and provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and action.
1. Multiple Means of Representation:
Visual Learners:
Create visually engaging graphics, diagrams, and infographics to represent complex information.
Use icons, symbols, and images to reinforce key concepts.
Incorporate background images or colors to enhance visual appeal and readability.
Auditory Learners:
Add audio elements like voiceovers, music, or sound effects to enrich content.
Use captions or transcripts to support students who rely on auditory information.
Kinesthetic Learners:
Design interactive elements like drag-and-drop activities or quizzes.
Incorporate animations and transitions to make content dynamic and engaging.
2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression:
Differentiated Assessment:
Create various assessment options, such as graphic organizers, mind maps, or video presentations.
Offer choices in how students demonstrate their learning.
Student-Created Content:
Empower students to create their own projects using Canva's templates and tools.
Encourage creativity and independent learning.
Accessibility:
Use Canva's built-in accessibility features to ensure materials are usable by all students.
Provide alternative text for images and use clear and concise language.
3. Multiple Means of Engagement:
Personalized Learning:
Create customizable templates for students to personalize their learning experiences.
Offer choices in content, activities, and assessment.
Interest-Based Learning:
Incorporate students' interests into lesson materials by using relevant images, themes, and examples.
Collaborative Learning:
Design group projects and activities that promote teamwork and peer interaction.
Templates: Choose from a variety of pre-designed templates to save time and effort.
Images: Access a vast library of images to enhance visual appeal and clarity.
Text: Customize fonts, sizes, and colors to improve readability and accessibility.
Elements: Use shapes, lines, and icons to create engaging visuals.
Audio: Add voiceovers, music, or sound effects to enhance content.
Video: Incorporate videos to provide additional information or demonstrations.
