One tool that I have started using WAY more is Canva.
Originally, I used it as just a site where I could create my family’s Christmas cards– which did NOT turn out all that wonderful on the first try, let me tell you. But with a little practice, I was ready for next year’s cards which turned out amazing!
My first school creation was a poster for the Student Council’s Dodgeball Tournament and I was immediately hooked on all the exciting ways I could use this new tool in my classroom.
That same year, I had all my students create a poster for our Ancient China Acrostic Poem and they turn out so well! The learning curve was a bit steep, but once the students got the hang of it, they were so happy to be able to get creative with all the free elements on Canva.
I stuck with posters for my room and for our hallway but then last year, I started noticing some incredibly exciting presentations that blog-users and fellow instagram teacher friends were using. When I asked, they all said “Canva!”.
Did you know that Canva has hundreds of exciting presentations for every subject under the sun? Did I mention that they are all loaded with exciting fonts, animations, and compelling graphics?
Did I mention that Canva is free?
Did I mention that you can spend less time creating amazing content with Canva?
Click on this link to see the super cool presentation I put together for a grad class I am taking.
Let me know how you are using Canva in your classroom!