Digital Design and Engaging Presentations for Teachers
Digital Design and Engaging Presentations for Teachers
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
Dates and location
Trainer
The course is delivered by an experienced educator and trainer with over 17 years of professional experience in teaching, school leadership, and teacher training. The trainer focuses on practical classroom application, helping teachers create digital materials that are both effective and realistic for everyday school use.