Creating Engaging Digital Learning Materials with Canva
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ALU Description Card
| ALU description | This Atomic Learning Unit introduces learners to the basic principles of creating effective and engaging digital learning materials using Canva. The unit focuses on visual clarity, structure, readability, accessibility, and learner engagement. Participants will explore examples of educational posters, infographics, worksheets, and short presentations. At the end of the unit, learners will create a simple digital learning material suitable for use in an educational or training context. |
| E-Campus ALU Code | ALU-005 |
| Target learners | Bachelor, Lifelong Learners, Master |
| Language(s) of Instruction | EN |
| Language of Subtitles / Translation | English |
| Teacher(s) | Prof. Valentina Voinohovska, DSc |
| Dates | 2027-01-18 to 2027-02-28 |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Time | Mon 09:00-10:30 |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia |
| Teaching Form & Workload | Lecture |
| Field of Study | Education, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) |
| Learning modalities | online, real-time |
| Transversal skills | Digital skills, Other transversal skills (e.g. critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making communication, teamwork) |
| Learning Outcomes | Apply basic visual design principles when creating digital learning materials. Design a simple educational resource in Canva for a specific learning or training purpose. |
| Assessment Criteria | Practical task / Portfolio |
| Type of ALU | Independent unit |
| Responsible institution(s) | University of Ruse |
| Coordinator | Prof. Valentina Voinohovska, DSc – vvoinohovska@uni-ruse.bg |
| Contact person for further information | Prof. Valentina Voinohovska, DSc – vvoinohovska@uni-ruse.bg |
| Venue or online link | https://d-learning.uni-ruse.bg/mod/resource/view.php?id=23653; https://meet1.uni-ruse.bg/b/32j-kar-j6f |
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Creating Engaging Digital Learning Materials with Canva
We believe in an educational future without borders.