Introduction
Canva is a powerhouse for teachers—perfect for anchor charts, newsletters, and class decor. If you already know the basics and want to go pro, “Design Online Course Printables using Canva,” led by Stacey Shanklin-Langford and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), shows you how to create polished, print-ready assets that delight students, reinforce learning, and—if you choose—support a creative side business.
This is an advanced guided project for educators who are familiar with Canva’s core tools and design principles. In about two hours, you’ll design inspirational graphics, calendars, coloring pages, and stickers—professional-quality printables you can use in your classroom and package for distribution or sale.
Why This Course Matters
Great printables save time, boost engagement, and strengthen your classroom brand. This project goes beyond “nice-looking” to teach purposeful design that’s fast to produce and easy to reuse.
In under two hours, you’ll learn how to:
- Build classroom-ready printables that align with learning goals.
- Apply advanced layout, typography, and color choices for a polished look.
- Use templates strategically so you can update and repurpose in minutes.
- Prepare files the right way for printing, sharing, or selling online.
Educators can meet immediate classroom needs and create assets that scale across courses—or become products for your creative shop.
What You’ll Learn
This guided, side-by-side build uses the free version of Canva and focuses on intermediate to advanced workflows.
Step 1 – Design an inspirational message
Craft a message with strong hierarchy and visual balance.
Step 2 – Complete the inspirational printable
Refine background, fonts, spacing, and export settings for clean printing.
Step 3 – Create a calendar printable
Leverage grids, alignment, and brand elements for monthly/weekly planning.
Step 4 – Create a coloring page
Use shapes, outlines, and contrast for student-friendly engagement.
Step 5 – Create a sticker/vinyl design
Prepare vector-friendly art, bleed, and margins for crisp cuts.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: ~2 hours (self-paced, hands-on)
- Format: Guided Project (desktop only; pre-configured cloud workspace; no downloads/installs)
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
Real-World Impact for Educators
For teachers, you’ll leave with reusable templates that save hours each month—posters, calendars, and behavior/SEL supports you can refresh in minutes.
For creators, the same assets can be packaged as free lead magnets or sellable products on marketplaces (e.g., printable kits, classroom decor bundles), with previews and exports prepared for professional presentation.
You’ll be able to:
- Produce consistent, on-brand classroom materials quickly.
- Create printable sets that support units, routines, and classroom culture.
- Package and present designs professionally for sharing or selling.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we help educators build creative capacity that pays off—in classroom impact and professional opportunity.
Design Online Course Printables using Canva stands out because it:
- Teaches advanced Canva skills for teachers who already know the basics.
- Balances instructional needs with entrepreneurial potential.
- Delivers hands-on learning in a desktop, no-install environment.
- Is included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—just $149 per user, with unlimited access to hundreds of curated K–12 and higher-ed courses and certificates.
- Offers district and university bulk pricing as low as $100 per user, making creative PD scalable across teams.
Conclusion
If you’re ready to move past basic templates and produce printables that look professional, support learning, and elevate your brand, this guided project is your next step.
Start learning “Design Online Course Printables using Canva” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and turn your classroom ideas into beautiful, print-ready resources you can use—and share with the world.