ByWilliam Jeffery
Two photos side be side, conveying an interview or conversation. On the left Carly Daff and Scott Nunes with a microphone, while at a conference; on the right William Jeffery with headphones and a mic in front of home.

In this episode, we dive into the world of Canva for Education and explore how this innovative visual communication platform is transforming classrooms worldwide. From its intuitive interface to its extensive library of templates and graphics, it empowers teachers and students to unleash their creativity and collaborate seamlessly. 

I had the privilege of speaking with Scott Nunes and Carly Daff, the heads of teams and education at Canva. They provided valuable insights into how Canva for Education can transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and collaboration. It allows you to create stunning presentations, posters, worksheets, and more, all without needing any prior design experience.

Canva for Education goes beyond just design. It fosters collaboration by enabling seamless sharing of designs among students and teachers, promoting teamwork and enhancing classroom engagement. I am a big fan of Canva and love using it to co-create and exchange ideas in real time. These possibilities also bring a whole new level of excitement to lessons.

Canva for Education has recently launched an array of AI-powered tools that can save time and energy. These offer suggestions for everything from creative writing prompts to generating custom images for your stories, making it easier than ever to inspire your students and overcome creative blocks.

Educators worldwide, regardless of their budget, have access to the tools they need to create engaging and impactful learning experiences because the product is completely free for them. There is a growing community of over 46 million teachers and students who are using Canva for Education in more than 190 countries.

On this episode we’ll explore the power of creativity, collaboration, and technology with Canva for Education. I think it’ll inspire you to create engaging and transformative learning experiences for your students.

—William Jeffery is curating Flipboard EDU Podcast

William “Coach” Jeffery is an award-winning digital learning educator and director of assistant principals leadership academies at Houston ISD in Texas. His tech pedagogy continues to drive him to curate educational content on Flipboard that highlights teaching strategies, edtech, and ways to improve student success. He hosts the “Flipboard EDU Podcast” as yet another way to share resources with peers.