AI in the classroom

Learn how AI can simplify lesson planning, enhance teaching materials, and create more engaging learning experiences. This course equips you with practical AI tools to save time and personalize your classroom content.

AI in the classroom

1h 3m

8 lessons

Beginner

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AI in the classroom

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Discover how AI can simplify lesson planning, enhance teaching materials, and boost student engagement.
Welcome to AI in the Classroom
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Create lesson plans in seconds! Learn how to use Magic Write to generate structured, engaging, and adaptable teaching materials with ease.
How to plan lessons faster with Magic Write
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Turn ideas into stunning presentations with AI. Learn how to design engaging slides, add animations, and customize layouts effortlessly.
How to design engaging presentations with AI
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Create and customize a presentation with AI
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Refresh and repurpose old worksheets, slides, and lesson plans with AI. Learn how to extract text, edit visuals, and improve design quality instantly.
How to refresh and repurpose teaching materials with AI
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Update worksheets and slides using AI tools
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Create unique, AI-generated visuals for your classroom. Learn how to generate illustrations, explore artistic styles, and bring lesson content to life.
How to create stunning visuals with AI-generated images
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Generate AI-powered images for your lessons
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Transform lesson materials to reach every student. Learn how to resize, translate, and repurpose content for different formats and learning needs.
How to make content more accessible for students
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Resize, translate, and caption lesson content with AI
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Use AI to plan, design, and personalize a complete lesson, then share it with your students or colleagues.
How to build an AI-enhanced lesson from start to finish
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Design and present an AI-powered lesson
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You did it! Wrap up your AI learning journey, get certified, and start applying your new skills in the classroom.
Congratulations, you’ve completed AI in the classroom
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What you’ll learn

The role of AI and generative AI in education
How to create lesson plans, presentations, and teaching materials with Magic Write
Ways to generate engaging visuals and interactive content with Magic Media
How to translate, resize, and adapt materials for accessibility with Magic Switch
Hands-on projects to apply AI tools in real classroom scenarios

Additional resources

Quick guide to lesson planning with Canva AI

Cheatsheet

100 creative prompts for AI-generated visuals

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91,335 learners

1h 3m

8 lessons

Beginner

Key skills

Writing AI prompts

Collaboration and teamwork

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Last updated 12 Nov, 2025

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The "check design accessibility" feature in Canva is a game changer. As a special education teacher, that is a HUGE win for me and my students! I can now ensure I'm inclusive of all learners with just a click!

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First, we recommend completing all the course material associated with the certification. This might include tutorial videos, activities, and cheat sheets.
Once you’re ready, start the test at the top of this page. You’ll be asked a series of questions. If you get them all right, you'll be awarded a certificate.
There is no expiry date on our certifications. However, we update the course content and test questions regularly to reflect new updates to Canva, so it’s a good idea to come back and re-test every 12 months or so.
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Canva certifications are a great way to showcase your skills and proficiency with our platform! While our training courses are not accredited by any external party, Canva itself is a globally recognized company, and our products are used by millions of people all around the world. Earning a Canva certification can help demonstrate your expertise in visual communication and familiarity with one of the most popular design tools available today. It’s a fantastic addition to your professional portfolio!
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