Join the Edufuturists as they chat with Matt Jordan from Canva about creativity in education, the power of design thinking for educators, empowering student voice, and how Canva is revolutionizing the education sector. Plus, get insights on Canva Pro being free for educators and the importance of creativity as a skill in every subject.
Canva Pro offers premium tools, including AI features, for free to educators, empowering creativity in education.
Design thinking, demystified by Canva, fosters visual expression, problem-solving, and communication skills in students and educators.
Deep dives
Importance of Creativity and Soft Skills in Education and the Workplace
Creativity and soft skills are critical in preparing students and employees for the evolving world. These skills, such as communication, resilience, and empathy, are valued in the workplace as they enable individuals to adapt, innovate, and connect with others effectively. The focus on exam results in education may hinder the development of these essential skills, which are increasingly vital in a rapidly changing global environment.
Canva's Role in Democratizing Design Across Education and Business
Canva serves as a visual communication tool that transcends traditional marketing and art departments, offering design capabilities relevant to all subjects and industries. By providing intuitive design features and a wide range of templates, Canva empowers educators and professionals to enhance communication and engagement across various platforms. Its accessibility and cloud-based nature make high-quality design available to everyone, promoting creativity and visual storytelling.
The Shift Towards Design Thinking in Education
Design thinking is gaining prominence in education as a means to foster creativity and problem-solving skills across all disciplines. Canva plays a role in demystifying design and integrating it into everyday classroom activities, enabling students to express themselves visually and engage effectively with information. The platform's focus on templates and user-friendly tools simplifies the design process for educators and learners, enhancing communication and visual literacy.
Future Visions for Education and Workforce Development
Looking ahead to 2050, the future of education and workforce development may pivot towards flexible, hybrid models mirroring the demands of the evolving job market. Emphasizing soft skills, adaptability, and innovative thinking can better prepare individuals for the dynamic challenges of tomorrow's world. By integrating creativity, empathy, and critical thinking into education, we can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Jordan who is the UK Education Engagement Advocate for the wonderful Canva. We love this tool and we know so many educators and students use it religiously! It's been a while trying to get these guys on so we are grateful that Matt made it on.
The best bit is that Canva Pro is FREE for educators! Get yourself verified at Canva Education and they will set you up with all the premium tools, including the AI features which will change your life!
We talk all about:
-What is Canva doing in education and why?
- The importance of creativity as a skill
- Demystifying Design Thinking for Educators
- Empowering Student Voice and Expression
- Creativity in Every Subject
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.
Ben & Steve x
Championing those who are making the future of education a reality.