Introduction
You already know Canva—your classroom visuals are organized, colorful, and creative. Now it’s time to take them to a professional level. Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral, led by Stacey Shanklin-Langford and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), helps experienced educators design polished, branded materials that captivate students and communicate with clarity.
This advanced guided project is built for teachers who understand Canva’s core tools and want to create cohesive, high-quality digital assets for lessons, LMS pages, and online courses. In about two hours, you’ll design professional-grade resources—promo graphics, checklists, fillable PDFs, worksheets, and course certificates—that elevate your classroom and strengthen your instructional brand.
Why This Course Matters
Strong design doesn’t just make learning materials look better—it helps students understand and engage better. This guided project is made for educators who are already confident in Canva and ready to go deeper.
In under two hours, you’ll learn how to:
- Build professional-quality course collateral that enhances lesson delivery.
- Apply advanced color, layout, and typography to create visual consistency.
- Use fillable PDFs and digital worksheets for efficient, paperless workflows.
- Develop a cohesive design identity across your classroom and LMS.
You’ll finish the project with reusable templates that save time, support accessibility, and help you communicate information more effectively—whether it’s a project checklist, parent update, or student-facing certificate.
What You’ll Learn
This guided, side-by-side project uses the free version of Canva and focuses on intermediate to advanced workflows designed for education professionals.
Step 1 – Create a Course Promo Graphic
Craft a visual banner or header with brand consistency and balance.
Step 2 – Design a Course Checklist
Organize key steps and milestones using hierarchy and alignment.
Step 3 – Build a Fillable PDF
Develop a professional form or worksheet for digital use and student feedback.
Step 4 – Create a Digital Worksheet
Apply spacing, icons, and color theory to enhance readability.
Step 5 – Design a Course Certificate
Finalize with visual polish and export settings for sharing or printing.
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, this project transforms your classroom materials into professional, on-brand assets you can use immediately. You’ll design templates that streamline your workflow, keep students focused, and reinforce your classroom identity with visual consistency.
You’ll be able to:
- Create branded, professional-quality visuals that make lessons stand out.
- Support digital and blended learning with fillable, reusable documents.
- Establish a consistent, recognizable classroom design style.
- Save hours by reusing and adapting templates across subjects and semesters.
For curriculum designers and tech-savvy educators, these assets also strengthen your professional portfolio—showing your ability to merge pedagogy with design excellence.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we support educators who combine creativity with impact. Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral stands out because it:
- Teaches advanced Canva skills beyond basic classroom templates.
- Builds teacher confidence in digital course design and visual communication.
- Fits perfectly into busy schedules—hands-on, self-paced, and instantly applicable.
- 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.
This project helps educators produce classroom materials that look as professional as they teach—clear, cohesive, and built to engage every student.
Conclusion & Call to Action
If you’re ready to move beyond basic Canva templates and create digital course materials that look professional, improve communication, and enhance learning, this advanced guided project is your next step.
Start learning “Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and bring professional design mastery into your classroom.