Web 2.0 Digital Tools: Canvas
Why Canva?
As I was exploring new digital tools I came across a plethora of awesome apps. The only problem was there was so many! The search for something new, that I would actually use in class was overwhelming to say the least. So I began to reflect on what do I NEED in a app to enhance my practice.
Since my student's learn visually I constantly have pictures to explain things for them as well as having them create visuals to enhance their learning. That is where CANVA fits in. A tool that guides through graphic design to portray information in a very aesthetic and trendy way. It can be used instead of a regular poster, printed, or posted online.
Is Canva User Friendly?
As I began to explore I thought I'd create a minor informational poster. I plan to use this application for a end of the unit assessment for my Ancient Greece unit. I also actually did have a task I needed to complete, a Polish heritage poster for my school's ethnic display. I began to play around and found that there are many different templates that can get you started. It was extremely simple to get the hang of, almost as simple as using paint on Microsoft. Was my first poster amazing? Not really, but with some practice I think this could be an awesome tool for myself and my students to express our creative side while interpreting the information we learn through the text we read.
Short Screen Cast on Canva.
What My First Canva Creation Looked Like.
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Image Source: Created by me on Canvas.com
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I made my first creation based on a template and example from the website. Also I was inspired by some of the amazing graphic design I see on Instagram on the daily. It's not as creative as I thought it would be, but it was a great start.
Thanks for explaining the background as to why you picked the tool. You are right, our students are very visual these days so a tool like Canva can help them express themselves. I liked seeing your demonstration in the video, too.
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