Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow

Virtual Session
Presented by Barbara De Santis

Session Description:

Create professional-looking instructional videos using Canva’s built-in resources—no video editing experience required. See complete start-to-finish demonstrations of template customization, adding stock images and video clips, and recording voice-overs directly in Canva. Learn how simple video creation can enhance instruction, student engagement, and professional communication through hands-on creation examples.

Objectives:

- Create instructional videos from start to finish using Canva’s built-in resources.
- Navigate and use Canva’s video templates, stock library, and voice recording features.
- Combine text, images, video clips, and voice-overs into engaging instructional content.
- Understand how simple video creation can be when using pre-made elements.
- Feel confident that they can create professional-looking videos without technical expertise.

Try It Activity:

Practice Makes Permanent
Research shows that applying new knowledge helps it stick. After watching the webinar, take a few minutes to complete the “Try It” activity. These hands-on tasks are simple, focused, and designed to reinforce key concepts so you can confidently use them in your classroom.

Try-It Activity: Create Your First Instructional Video Challenge

Objective: Create one complete instructional video using Canva’s built-in resources, following the demonstrated process.

Time Required: 15 minutes

Activity Structure:

Minutes 1-2: Choose Your Lesson & Template

Pick one simple concept you need to explain to students (math problem, science process, assignment instructions, etc.).
Open Canva and search for an education or instructional video template.
Select a template that appeals to you.

Minutes 3-14: Build Your Video Using Canva’s Built-In Tools

Customize the template text with your specific lesson content.
Add 1-2 stock images or video clips from Canva’s library that relate to your topic.
Record a voice-over using Canva’s built-in recording feature (even just 30 seconds).
Preview your video and make one small adjustment.

Minutes 15: Finalize & Share Your Creation

Customize the template text with your specific lesson content.
Add 1-2 stock images or video clips from Canva’s library that relate to your topic.
Record a voice-over using Canva’s built-in recording feature (even just 30 seconds).
Preview your video and make one small adjustment.
Share your video with a peer. Looking for additional ideas? Check out the resources below.

Resource Materials:

In this Resource Materials section, you will find reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.