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SUMMARY:Canva Power-Up: AI\, Sheets & Epic Classroom Creations!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to move beyond basic templates and truly master the art of design in Canva? This workshop is your opportunity to delve into the “gritty details\,” insider tips\, and powerful hacks that will elevate your visual creations for the classroom and beyond\, exploring advanced techniques for manipulating elements\, refining layouts\, and achieving a polished\, professional aesthetic\, along with clever workarounds for common design challenges and hidden features to streamline your creative process. \nBeyond fundamental design\, this workshop will also highlight Canva’s cutting-edge AI features\, including Magic Studio\, empowering you to quickly generate visuals\, text\, and even entire presentations from simple prompts\, saving valuable time on lesson planning\, assignment creation\, and communication. Additionally\, we’ll explore the dynamic capabilities of Canva Sheets\, reimagining data organization as a visually interactive space where you can connect information to your designs for dynamic\, personalized classroom resources. We’ll also touch briefly on Canva Code\, showing how it can enhance design capabilities for those looking to customize even further—all within your free Canva Education account.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/canva-power-up-ai-sheets-epic-classroom-creations/
LOCATION:Kaskaskia Special Education Dist 801\, 200 S Pine St\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Game Changer: Boosting Engagement with Gamification
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your classroom into an interactive learning adventure? This workshop will explore the powerful impact of integrating game elements into your teaching. \nWe’ll demystify the difference between gamification (adding game-like elements to existing lessons\, like points and badges) and game-based learning (using actual games as the core instructional tool\, like simulations or role-playing). Discover how both approaches can boost student motivation\, foster collaboration\, and enhance learning outcomes across any subject area\, K-12. We’ll delve into the psychology behind these strategies and explore practical tools and platforms that can help you implement them effectively. Leave inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to introduce game-based principles into your daily lessons\, making learning more fun and effective for everyone.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/the-game-changer-boosting-engagement-with-gamification-2/
LOCATION:Kaskaskia Special Education Dist 801\, 200 S Pine St\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Canva: A Comprehensive Introduction for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of the same old routine and looking for a fresh\, visually engaging way to connect with your students? Or perhaps you’ve heard the buzz about Canva but aren’t sure where to begin? This introductory workshop is your perfect starting point! \nWe’ll dive headfirst into the Canva platform\, exploring its intuitive interface and vast array of possibilities for educators. Get a feel for what Canva can truly do as we cover the fundamental basics\, from navigating the dashboard to creating your first eye-catching flyers and simple visuals. This session will provide a comprehensive overview\, exposing you to a little bit of everything Canva offers for the classroom. Discover how this powerful\, user-friendly tool can streamline your workflow\, make your lessons more dynamic\, and provide a vibrant alternative to traditional creation methods. Join us to unlock the limitless potential of Canva and transform your educational materials with ease\, all within your free Canva Education account.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/discover-canva-a-comprehensive-introduction-for-educators-2/
LOCATION:Kaskaskia Special Education Dist 801\, 200 S Pine St\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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