{"id":7490,"date":"2026-01-14T20:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T01:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/conferences\/?page_id=7490"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:03:17","slug":"canva-quick-videos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/conferences\/events\/ideacon-2026\/canva-quick-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: white; background-color: #4472c4; text-align: center;\">Virtual Session<br \/>\nPresented by Barbara De Santis<\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #b90843;\">Session Description:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Create professional-looking instructional videos using Canva&#8217;s built-in resources\u2014no 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.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objectives:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create instructional videos from start to finish using Canva&#8217;s built-in resources.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate and use Canva&#8217;s video templates, stock library, and voice recording features.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine text, images, video clips, and voice-overs into engaging instructional content.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand how simple video creation can be when using pre-made elements.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel confident that they can create professional-looking videos without technical expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: white; background-color: #b90843;\"><em>Try It<\/em> Activity:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Practice Makes Permanent<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch shows that applying new knowledge helps it stick. After watching the webinar, take a few minutes to complete the \u201cTry It\u201d activity. These hands-on tasks are simple, focused, and designed to reinforce key concepts so you can confidently use them in your classroom.<\/p>\n<p><b>Try-It Activity: <\/b><b>Create Your First Instructional Video Challenge<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Objective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create one complete instructional video using Canva&#8217;s built-in resources, following the demonstrated process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time Required:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Activity Structure:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Minutes 1-2: Choose Your Lesson &amp; Template<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick one simple concept you need to explain to students (math problem, science process, assignment instructions, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Canva and search for an education or instructional video template.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a template that appeals to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Minutes 3-14: Build Your Video Using Canva&#8217;s Built-In Tools<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customize the template text<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your specific lesson content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add 1-2 stock images or video clips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Canva&#8217;s library that relate to your topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Record a voice-over<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using Canva&#8217;s built-in recording feature (even just 30 seconds).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preview your video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make one small adjustment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Minutes 15: Finalize &amp; Share Your Creation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customize the template text<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your specific lesson content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add 1-2 stock images or video clips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Canva&#8217;s library that relate to your topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Record a voice-over<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using Canva&#8217;s built-in recording feature (even just 30 seconds).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preview your video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make one small adjustment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Share your video <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a peer.\u00a0 Looking for additional ideas?\u00a0 Check out the resources below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: white; background-color: #b90843;\">Resource Materials:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this <em><strong>Resource Materials<\/strong><\/em> section, you will find reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Resources from TeachersFirst<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok2Ask (free, on-demand recording)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=21466\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive Lessons with Canva\u2019s AI Magic Tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog Post &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2025\/05\/experience-the-magic-canva-ai-for-educators\/\">Canva AI for Educators<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Blog Post &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2017\/05\/tech-tool-of-the-month-canva\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Tool of the Month: Canva<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">TeachersFirst Review &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=20014\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva Education Templates\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>TeachersFirst Review &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19811\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva Docs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>TeachersFirst Review &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=15329\">Canva for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Other Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva Design School- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design-school\/resources\/create-videos-for-the-classroom\">Create videos for the classroom<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/education\/teaching-resources\/\">Top Canva Teaching Resources\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Mentioned During the Session<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/education\/\">Apply for a free Canva educator account<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/video-editor\/templates\/educational\/\">Educational Canva templates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Videos<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UVboDE1M5kY?si=bFPA4ZWw-0cGOJrd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5DkNCNp9-OY?si=POzNbfj8Ik38wi3s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gIcFqbIFGa8?si=e1mITEUJR1_mBq_Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: white; background-color: #b90843;\">In-the-Classroom:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our <em><strong>In-the-Classroom<\/strong><\/em> section is where you will find ideas and examples for integrating the tools shared into classroom instruction.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CuTAsE9-kvc?si=3sm8ffLY13kTzcHb\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"padlet-embed\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-radius: 2px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 100%; background: #F4F4F4;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/conferences\/events\/ideacon-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IDEAcon 2026 Session Listings Page<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lights, Camera, Canva: Quick Videos That Wow Virtual Session Presented by Barbara De Santis Session Description: Create professional-looking instructional videos using Canva&#8217;s built-in resources\u2014no 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. 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