Canva Presentations

Subjects: • Technology • Art • Visual Design Time: 45-60 minutes

Skills: • Digital Literacy • Graphic Design • Creativity • Presentation Skills

Approx. Cost: Low Lesson # 9

Learning Objective/Goal:
Understand the basics of using Canva for creating digital presentations.
Develop skills in graphic design and digital content creation.
Present information clearly and engagingly.

Materials Needed: CCSS ELA Standards:

Computers or tablets with internet CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1a
access CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.4
Canva accounts (free version is CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.5
sufficient) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1a
Optional: Projector or screen for CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.4
presentations CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.5

Background:
Canva is a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows users to create a variety of
digital content, including presentations, posters, and social media graphics. This
lesson introduces students to Canva and guides them through the process of
creating their own presentations on a topic of their choice.

Activity:
Introduction (15 minutes):
Introduce Canva and its uses.
Explain the project: Students will create a presentation on a topic of their
choice using Canva.
Give a brief tour of Canva’s interface, highlighting key features such as
templates, text tools, images, and design elements.
Allow students time to think about what topic they would like to select
Activity (Continued):
Designing:
Students must first decide what type of presentation they want - a slide show,
a video, a poster, etc.
After brainstorming ideas (and possibly drafting them on paper) students
should log into accounts and start making designs
They can use templates and other elements to make their poster more visually
appealing and highlight the topic of their choice

Presenting:
Have the students briefly practice presenting with scripts and support of
feedback from teachers or small groups
They will then present to the whole class and receive feedback from the
teacher and peers

Tips for Students:

Choose a topic you are passionate about to make your presentation more
engaging.
Use Canva’s templates and design elements to enhance your presentation, but
don’t overcrowd your slides.
Practice your presentation to ensure you are comfortable with the content and
the flow of your slides.

Tips for Teachers:

Have example posters and presentations for students to look at
Encourage creativity while emphasizing the importance of clear and effective
communication.
Give guidance when students are looking for information on the internet

Extensions:
Explore other digital presentation tools and compare them to Canva in terms of
features and usability.
Integrate a math lesson by having students calculate the total cost of materials
used in their bridge construction

Website:
Canva.com