Course overview

The course supports teachers in developing clear, engaging, and pedagogically effective digital materials and presentations for classroom use. The course focuses on how visual design, structure, and presentation choices influence student attention, understanding, and engagement.

Participants explore practical principles of visual communication and learn how to design presentations and learning materials that support learning objectives rather than distract from them. The course combines digital design tools (including Canva or similar platforms) with pedagogical strategies for creating engaging presentations suitable for different subjects and age groups.

The training emphasises practical application, helping teachers save time, improve clarity, and communicate content more effectively through well-designed digital resources.

Target group

This course is suitable for:

• Teachers from all educational levels

• School staff and education professionals

• Teachers who regularly use presentations or digital materials in class

• Educators who want to improve clarity, engagement, and visual communication

No advanced digital or design skills are required. The course focuses on pedagogical use of digital design, not graphic design expertise.

Learning outcomes

• Design clear and visually coherent presentations for teaching and learning

• Apply basic principles of visual design to digital learning materials

• Create engaging slides that support understanding and attention

• Use digital design tools efficiently to save time in lesson preparation

• Adapt presentation styles to different subjects, age groups, and learning goals

Tentative schedule:

Day 1 – Course introduction and visual communication in education

• Course introduction and participants’ needs

• Why visual design matters for learning

• Common presentation mistakes in the classroom

• Examples of effective and ineffective teaching slides

Day 2 – Structuring clear and effective teaching materials 

• Structuring content for clarity and understanding

• One idea per slide: reducing cognitive overload

• Using text, images, and visuals to support learning objectives

• Analysing and improving existing teaching presentations

Day 3 – Creating engaging presentations

• Designing presentations that support attention and understanding

• Storytelling and structure in educational presentations

• Interactive elements and student engagement

• Hands-on work with digital design tools

Day 4 – Digital tools for efficient lesson preparation

• Using digital platforms (e.g. Canva) for presentations and materials

• Templates, consistency, and time-saving strategies

• Adapting materials for different subjects and age groups

• Peer feedback and improvement

Day 5 – Integration and classroom application

• Finalising individual teaching materials or presentations

• Reflection on classroom use and adaptation

• Sharing outcomes and good practices

• Course evaluation and transfer to school practice

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