Listen "S2 E8 | Stop Making Boring PowerPoints! Try This Canva Hack for Teachers"
Episode Synopsis
Ever feel like your PowerPoints look a bit dull or take hours to create?
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to use Canva’s presentation generator to instantly build colourful, professional slides tailored to your lessons.
You’ll discover how to:
Use Canva’s Describe your presentation feature to generate full lesson decks
Edit templates like “Label the Heart” or “What is DNA” to fit your objectives
Create your own brand template for consistent, time-saving lesson design
Avoid the pitfalls of Canva’s Magic Media AI (and what to use instead)
Whether you’re refreshing old resources or planning a new scheme of work, Canva will transform the way you create presentations. It’s free for teachers, fast to learn, and produces results that students love.
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