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Canva Code in Elementary
Monday October 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
316
This beginner friendly PD introduces Canva’s AI coding tools for creating interactive classroom experiences. Learn how to use simple text prompts to design engaging activities and bring creativity into your lessons no coding required.

In this session, we will be showing educators Canva’s AI coding tools and how they can be used to create interactive and engaging classroom experiences without any prior coding knowledge. This session is designed to help teachers feel comfortable exploring AI in a way that is approachable, creative, and directly connected to their classroom needs.

We will explore what Canva’s AI tools can do and how simple text prompts can be used to generate interactive learning activities. we will share how we have used Canva Code to create activities for our classrooms. We will also be modeling how to create classroom ready materials such as interactive lessons, simple apps, and engaging visual content that can be used across grade levels and subject areas.

This session will allow for active participation and hands-on exploration. You will have the opportunity to use Canva to design your own interactive activities that can be used right away. We want to show how Canva Code can be used to enhance instruction rather than be just one more thing that is added to our plates. We will have time for you to look at your current curriculum and brainstorm ways you can utilize Canva Code to build activities that you can integrate into your current lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Dougherty

Amanda Dougherty

TK-5th Technology Teacher, North Polk Central Elementary
As a K-5 Technology teacher, Amanda is dedicated to helping students develop the digital literacy, creativity, and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in today's world. Through engaging lessons in technology, coding, and digital citizenship, Amanda encourages students to explore... Read More →
avatar for Lori VanderLeest

Lori VanderLeest

TK-2 Technology Teacher, North Polk West Elementary
Lori is a TK–2 Technology teacher who is passionate about helping young learners build creativity, confidence, and digital skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. She enjoys integrating STEM, coding, and educational technology into the classroom while supporting... Read More →
Monday October 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
316
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