Learning Opportunity

Canva in the Science Classroom? Empowering Students to Develop their Science Literacy and Communication Skills

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Facilitator: Meagan Alfano
Date:February 20, 2025
Time:4:00 pm to 5:00 pm MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 25-NC-302
Type:
Webinar
Focus: Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy Science

Target Audience

Elementary Science/STEM Teachers

About this Learning Opportunity

In today's digital age, effective communication is essential for success in all fields, including science. Canva, a user-friendly design tool, offers a powerful platform for students to create visually appealing and informative presentations, infographics, and digital reports. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies to integrate Canva into your science classroom and have students showcase their learning in a meaningful way. You will learn how to:

  • Create Engaging Presentations with Audio: Design visually appealing slides that capture student attention and convey key scientific concepts.
  • Develop Informative Infographics: Visualize complex data and information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Design Digital Reports: Create professional-looking reports that showcase student research and findings.
  • Create Science Based Animations - Students can showcase their learning through developing animations easily using Canva’s tools
  • Collaborate Effectively: Utilize Canva's collaborative features to foster teamwork and peer feedback.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to empower your students to become confident science communicators who can effectively share their knowledge and ideas with a variety of audiences.

Canva for Education is free for all K-12 educators and their students! It is recommended to set up and verify your Canva Education account prior to attending this workshop. Start this process at https://www.canva.com/education/

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge

About the Facilitator

Meagan Alfano

Meagan brings a decade of experience with K-9 STEM Education in Alberta, Canada. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator who uses design thinking to connect curriculum to real world STEM experiences for her students, working primarily with coding platforms, Micro:bit, Makey Makey, 3D Modeling software and robotics.
Beyond the classroom, Meagan empowers educators as a Canva... Read more »