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Smackdown - Canva

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Canva is a graphic design tool that works to simplify the process of digital design. Canva allows for image editing and project-based learning using a simple drag-and-drop interface that works well even for all students. From brainstorming as a group, and working collaboratively, to individual project creation, it has lots of different uses in the classroom.

Canva is a free tool that allows students and teachers to work with photo editing, design layout, and more, all within an easy-to-use platform. Teachers can also use the platform to create guidance, posters, and more for the classroom and beyond. While you can pay for Canva Pro, teachers can request a classroom format to use for classes.

Canva teaches students how to work more creatively when laying out work. With 250,000+ templates available, creating and progressing through a graphic design is made easy, even for those new to the platform. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPGJ2uDOjJc

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  1. Nina CapraOctober 30, 2022 at 7:11 PM

    Hi Faith. I am somewhat familiar with Canva. I have used it only one time, but found that it was easy to get the hang of. As a marketing major, I would love to get more familiar with Canva, especially since I believe it would definitely come in handy for me in my career. Once I really learn the ins and outs of Canva, I truly think it could be a game changer for creating marketing pitches, product campaigns, etc. I love how many templates Canva has to choose from! I can’t wait to get back into using Canva in order to utilize it in my professional career. Great job!

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  2. Shaun DiGiovanniNovember 1, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    Hello Faith,
    I've see my friends use Canva for social media graphics before and it seems like such an easy and useful tool! I'd love to get more familiar with this tool myself. It's very exciting to see how it's expanded and one day, I'll likely use Canva for my own social media presences. Nice!

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  3. Shigh182November 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM

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  4. Shigh182November 1, 2022 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Faith! I really enjoyed your smackdown presentation on Canva! I have heard of the app, but I have no experience with it, but as a photographer I found it very interesting and will most likely give it a try. I am curious, how you might use this tool in the career you are pursuing?

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  5. Megan WatkinsNovember 2, 2022 at 5:23 PM

    Faith,

    I have not used Canva before. It seems like a very popular app. This tool is a great way to show your creativity. I am definitely going to give this app a try. I feel like it is very beneficial.

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