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Intermediate School District 917

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Canva

What is Canva?

Canva is a tool that can be used to quickly create professional looking worksheets, schedules, presentations, newsletters, etc. Log into Canva.com with your 917 email address to enjoy all the pro features and to collaborate with district staff on projects. 

Canva Special Features

Import PDF or PPT files

Import PDF or PPT files

Have a Word document, Powerpoint or PDF that needs some design magic? Now you can easily import Microsoft, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice files into Canva. Just click New Design on the Canva homepage and then Import File. Once you've imported the file, you're free to customize the elements – add engaging animations or graphics, update the content, or play with colors. 

Use Tables

Use Tables

Now even easier to teach with tables in Canva. Add tables to your Canva designs with one click, use colors to fit your personal or school brand, and customize your columns and rows. Whether you're teaching the two times table or the Periodic table, tables are a great way to visualize and organize. Add a table with the magic shortcut /tables. 

Storybook Templates

Storybook Templates

Create a magical world with our newly launched Storybook templates. Whether you want to venture into a haunted mansion or whiz through space, the Storybook templates are a fun and engaging way for students to create their very own book. Just pick a template, bring your characters to life, and tell a story. 

Record Your Screen

Record Your Screen

Did you know you can record yourself in Canva? Record yourself explaining a complex topic, stepping through a process on your screen, or giving an update - it's the perfect solution for when you can't be there live or when words aren't quite enough. Pop over to the Video tab and click Record Yourself to launch our editing studio. Show yourself or make it a screen recording only and hit Record to start filming.