Introduction
Hey teachers—ever feel like your students’ attention spans are playing hide-and-seek? You’re not alone. One of the best ways to capture (and keep) their focus is through visual storytelling. Enter: infographics.
The “Create an Infographic in Canva” guided project is a one-hour, hands-on experience designed for busy educators who want practical skills they can use right away. As a former classroom teacher, I know how powerful visuals can be—sometimes one well-designed chart explains more than ten minutes of lecturing.
In this project, you’ll learn step by step how to design, polish, and share infographics that make learning stick—for you and your students.
Why This Course Matters
Infographics aren’t just pretty posters. They help students:
- Process complex ideas quickly (perfect for visual learners).
- Make connections between text and data.
- Present their own work creatively—from book reports to science projects.
For teachers, creating infographics means:
- Simplifying classroom materials.
- Designing engaging visual aids in minutes.
- Modeling 21st-century communication skills.
And the best part? This isn’t a long PD course with endless modules. It’s one hour, start-to-finish, with immediate results.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this guided project, you’ll be able to:
- Outline your goals for creating an infographic.
- Choose the best format for your content.
- Insert and format text to keep things clear and clean.
- Add and style elements (icons, graphics, shapes) in Canva.
- Finalize and share your infographic with students, parents, or colleagues.
Course Snapshot:
- Length: About 1 hour (self-paced)
- Level: Intermediate (basic tech comfort helps)
- Format: Guided project with split-screen video + workspace
- Certificate: Shareable certificate for your PD record
Real-World Impact
Picture this: You’re introducing argumentative writing, and instead of another slide deck, you hand out an infographic that maps out “Claim, Evidence, Reasoning” in bold colors and visuals. Suddenly, your students get it.
Or imagine assigning students to design their own infographics as an alternative assessment—turning research projects into polished visuals they’re proud to share. That’s the kind of classroom transformation this guided project can spark.
Why SDA Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Teacher Academy, powered by Coursera, we know teachers need professional development that’s affordable, flexible, and immediately useful. This Canva guided project checks all the boxes.
For just $149 per year, you unlock not only this project but also hundreds of other courses and projects—from literacy and AI in education to student safety and compliance. It’s PD that respects your time and your budget.
Conclusion
Infographics aren’t just a design trend—they’re a classroom superpower. With just one hour of hands-on learning, you’ll walk away with a new skill that makes your teaching more engaging and your students’ learning more memorable.
Ready to start? Enroll in Create an Infographic in Canva today on SchoolDay Teacher Academy