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TeacherGoal #21: Use Canva in the Classroom with Amanda Fox
TeacherGoal #21: Use Canva in the Classroom with Amanda Fox
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Many educators use Google Classroom, but did you know that Canva has a ton of features, integrations, and templates that can be used in your classroom too? In this episode, Amanda Fox shares her experience as an educator and how using Canva has helped streamline her workflow. She discloses how she replaced Google with Canva, and why it has become her primary teaching platform. Amanda digs into the features and benefits of the platform, including its ability to integrate with other tools and apps. Tune in and find out how to use Canva in your classroom!Amanda Fox is an award-winning teacher and Savannah, Georgia native who currently lives and works in Prospect, Kentucky. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE and received the President's Volunteer Award. She is author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Canva Classroom, Teachingland, Zom-Be a Design Thinker, and the Markertown Series. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:34] Opening Segment• Amanda's background as an educator• How Canva has helped her streamline workflow and reduce time spent on tasks• How teachers can use Canva to create products for their classrooms[07:35 - 14:46] Canva in the Classroom• How to use Canva for your classroomClassroom projects, presentations, and graphic design• Ways to use Canva for classroom projects and professional development[14:47 - 21:38] Canva is Completely Free to Use• Canva's Educational templates provide easy and customizable feedbackYou can provide feedback along the way by dropping Bitmojis• Share and post designs online to social media or in print for use in the classroom• There are thousands of templates available to help you get started[21:38 - 28:39] How to Use Canva for Education: A Comprehensive Course• An overview of what you'll find on Amanda's courseSet up Canva for education, design for inclusivity, designing for depth of knowledge, and moreIt's video-based and includes digital badges at the end of each module• The course is a great way for anyone in education to learn more about using the platform[28:40 - 30:46] Closing Segment• Start your free Canva account by going to teachergoals.com /canva Resources Mentioned:The Canva Classroom CourseLET'S CONNECT! Connect with Amanda Fox on Linkedin, Facebook & Twitter.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.
Released:
Jul 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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