Canva

Canva is a (free for teachers and students) graphic design platform that provides a user-friendly interface and a wide range of templates and design elements to help teachers create professional-looking materials for their classrooms. With Canva, teachers can easily create a variety of visual aids that are engaging to students. 

Here are some examples of what you can create :

• Create visual aids: Teachers can use Canva to create posters, charts, infographics, and other visual aids to use in the classroom. These can help reinforce concepts, engage students, and make information easier to understand.
• Design worksheets and handouts: Canva provides a range of templates that teachers can customize to create visually appealing worksheets and handouts. This can make classroom materials more engaging and memorable for students.
• Make presentations: Teachers can use Canva to create engaging and dynamic presentations for use in class. This can be a great way to keep students interested and focused during lectures.
• Create lesson plans: Canva's templates can be used to create visually appealing lesson plans that are easy to read and understand. This can be a great way to communicate learning objectives, activities, and expectations to students.
• Design newsletters and communication materials: Teachers can use Canva to create newsletters, flyers, and other communication materials to keep students and parents informed about classroom activities, events, and news.
• Develop teaching materials for online classes: With Canva, teachers can create visually appealing presentations, worksheets, and other materials that can be shared with students in online classes. This can help keep students engaged and focused, even when learning remotely.
• Create educational videos - You can use the Canva video editor to create educational videos that explain complex topics, demonstrate concepts, or provide step-by-step instructions.
• Create promotional videos - You can use the Canva video editor to create promotional videos for your school or classroom to showcase your activities, events, or programs.
• Create video tutorials - You can use the Canva video editor to create video tutorials that show students how to use a particular tool, software, or application.
• Create digital stories - You can use the Canva video editor to create digital stories that combine text, images, and audio to tell a story or convey a message.

One of the most useful features of Canva for teachers is the ability to collaborate with other teachers and students. Teachers can easily share designs, templates, and materials with others, making it easier to work together on a project.

Canva is a valuable tool for teachers who want to create professional-looking materials that are engaging and effective in the classroom. Its user-friendly interface, vast template library, and collaboration features make it a great choice for educators at all levels.  Be sure to register for a FREE teacher account so you can unlock all that Canva has to offer.