10 Canva Code Ideas for Teachers

Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 191: 10 Canva Code Ideas for TeachersWelcome to the EdTech Throwdown.&nbsp; This is Episode 191 called 10 Canva Code Ideas for Teachers.&nbsp; In this episode we’ll introduce, explain and analyze one of the features in Canva AI called Canva Code.&nbsp; We’ll also share 10 ways that teachers can use it to help spark your creativity when it comes to this exciting new feature.&nbsp; This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: Intro to Canva CodeWhat is it?&nbsp; Canva’s AI writes code for you to create specific games/apps/simulations/etc that function in Canva.&nbsp; When you’ve got the code just right by prompting and then adjusting with other prompts, you can publish it as a Canva website for easy sharing.What do you do with the code?&nbsp; The code produced can be copy-pasted to other places OR just published directly in Canva as a Canva website.Downsides:&nbsp;Initial teacher response is often “why do i need to write code”?It can take some time to get the code right to produce what you wantDoes it exist somewhere else?&nbsp; For example, why make a quizzes app in Canva?The prompt has a character limit, so you’ll have to adjust it as you go.&nbsp;&nbsp;For example, start with a prompt that describes only the function of the app.&nbsp; Then adjust it afterwards related to design.&nbsp; Then again for differentiation, etc.Why Use it: (what makes it worth the time)TREMENDOUS capability for teachers to make things that don’t exist anywhere else onlineCan ask it to add specific differentiations into any game/app created for whatever students you haveSkip labor intensive prep for physical gamesSegment 2: Canva Code Ideas for TeachersNicks 5Interactive Periodic TableVirtual Lab about Color Theory (Art Lesson)Geometry Shape ExplorerInteractive Poem CreatorInteractive Classroom TimerGuises’ 5Interactive WorksheetsEscape Room PuzzlesLeaderboardsClassroom WebsiteTo-Do List Hierarchy&nbsp;Edtech Throwdown:&nbsp;Vote on twitter @edtechthrowdown and under the pinned post on the profile.Segment 3: Where to Find EdTech ThrowdownDo us a few favors:Subscribe to the Edtech Throwdown PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon PodcastsStitcher&nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FacebookWrite us an Apple Podcast Review!Tell your friends about www.edtechthrowdown.comTell your friends about the Teach Better Podcast NetworkSubscribe to our Podcast Channels and SocialsApple PodcastsSpotify&nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter &nbsp; (@edtechthrowdown)FacebookInstagramConnect with us on Social MediaGuise’s Social MediaTwitter (@guisegotteched)LinkedInNick’s Social MediaTwitter (@nickgotteched)Music Credits:Intro and Outro Music- American Idle - RKVCSegment Identifiers- Duck in the Alley - TrackTribeEdtech Throwdown- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHeO4mtUIQ4"