Introduction
Canva is a powerful design tool that can be used to create projects that not only look great but also help people learn the basics of digital design. This is a free tool that allows you to work with photo editing, design layout, and more, all within an easy-to-use platform. You can create posters, marketing graphics, videos, compelling designs, all without any design background. Canva provides access to thousands of templates for any purpose:
- Quick & easy access to basic video tutorials
- Design lessons that you can use to develop your skills or teachers can use with their students
- Tips & tricks to help develop Canva design skills
- Helpful articles carefully curated that educate about design elements & principles
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Overall Completion
Quick Links
Basic Tutorials | Canva Videos
All of these videos are made by Canva to help you get started with all the basic functionality. Canva has a brilliant and extensive list of videos to help you with anything you can think of—whatever stage you are at. Although these videos can be found on the Canva YouTube Channel, they have been nicely organized here for you to slow down the friction between learning about Canva and then applying what you have learned in the classroom.
Design Lessons | Resources
A large selection of design ideas for you to learn Canva. If you are a teacher, these are perfect to take inside the classroom. Ranging from low to high skill, each lesson idea has descriptions, images, and sample templates for you to use. As your Canva skills improve, share these with your friends, family, or students.
Tips & Tricks | Images & Gifs
Everything you need to know to be a Canva master and create quality designs in half the time. Check them out!
Design Principles | Articles
All of these articles have been carefully curated to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand proper design philosophy and principles. As you read through each of the article sections, make sure to check them off so you can read at your own pace! All of the authors have been contacted for permission to use their articles in this resource.