Introduction
Picture your class leaning in—eyes up, questions flying—because your visuals don’t just explain the lesson, they pull students into it. That’s the power you’ll unlock in Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly, led by Rachel Lindsay and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera).
If you’ve tried tools like Canva or Slides, you’ll love how Easelly strips away the clutter and complexity. It’s built for educators who want to make clean, modern visuals in minutes—without juggling layers, formats, or endless menu options. Easelly’s ready-made templates, icons, and charts make it simple to turn your ideas into visual stories your students can instantly understand.
In this beginner, 1-hour Guided Project, you’ll create your own classroom-ready presentation or infographic from scratch—proof that beautiful, effective design doesn’t have to take all afternoon.
Why This Course Matters
Teachers need tools that work fast and work well—and Easelly does both. Unlike many design platforms that feel overwhelming, Easelly’s drag-and-drop simplicity makes it easy to create visuals that look professional but take minutes to build.
In just one planning period, you’ll discover how to:
- Replace text-heavy slides with eye-catching infographics.
- Simplify complex ideas through visual storytelling.
- Empower students to design their own visuals for projects or presentations.
You’ll walk away with a finished infographic or presentation ready to use—and the know-how to make every future lesson more engaging and visually intuitive.
What You’ll Learn
Follow along step-by-step as your instructor guides you through the entire design process. You’ll learn how to:
- Navigate Easelly’s user-friendly workspace and core features.
- Customize templates that match your lesson goals.
- Add text, icons, charts, and images that bring ideas to life.
- Download and share your finished project instantly—no installations required.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: ~1 hour (self-paced, hands-on)
- Format: Guided Project (desktop only; pre-configured workspace; no downloads)
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
- Language: English
- Level: Beginner (no prior experience needed)
Real-World Impact for Teachers
This Guided Project helps you create visuals that make lessons click. You’ll design infographics that clarify complex topics, spark curiosity, and help students retain what they learn.
You’ll leave with a completed Easelly presentation and the confidence to build many more—faster and sharper each time. Expect clearer lessons, more engaged learners, and visuals that look like they took hours (but didn’t).
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we believe the best professional learning delivers quick wins and lasting classroom results. Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly stands out because it:
- Builds visual communication and storytelling skills every teacher can use.
- Uses a simple, educator-friendly platform designed for speed and ease.
- Requires no design background—just creativity and curiosity.
- Results in a shareable certificate for your professional portfolio.
- Is included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—$149 per user per year, with district pricing as low as $100.
It’s the kind of PD teachers actually want to take—short, creative, and instantly useful.
Conclusion
If you’re ready to replace static slides with visuals that truly connect, this Guided Project is your next step.
Start learning “Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and see how easy it is to design clean, engaging visuals that bring your lessons—and your students—to life.