WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS TUTORIAL?

This tutorial demonstrates how to create whiteboards aligned with California K-12 standards using the Learn Grid feature. 

Canva's Learn Grid is a dedicated learning platform with thousands of curriculum-mapped resources and AI- powered activity creation. These are organized by grade, subject and learning outcome.

Step 1: Accessing Learn Grid

• Once logged in to Canva, select the Learn Grid icon at the top of your dashboard

• You can also access Learn Grid by selecting Templates, and then selecting Learn Grid

Step 2: Creating a Whiteboard

• Scroll down the page, then select the Whiteboard icon

Step 3: Select Your Learning Standards

• State based standards are pre-loaded into Canva
  1. Select grade
  2. Select subject
  3. Choose topic

Step 4: Creating a Whiteboard with AI Using a Prompt

• Enter a prompt for the type of whiteboard you would like to create. Be sure to include as much detail as possible including:
  • Grade level
  • Subject
  • State (California)
  • Name of learning standard

Step 5: Using AI Whiteboard Templates

• Canva has several whiteboard templates available. To customize these templates, select a format option.

• Next, select your grade level, standard and subject.
• Several topic options will then populate. 
• Select Create activity with AI when ready.

• After a few moments, you should see a pop-up indicating that your activity has been created. 
• Click on the title to view the worksheet.

• Review the worksheet for accuracy and relevance to your current lesson plan. 
• All fields and design elements are editable and can be further customized. 

Step 6: Assigning Your Whiteboard

• Select the Assign button in the upper right corner

• Select how you would like your students to access the worksheet from the drop down menu

Assigning Via Link

• Once you've made your selection, include any instructions in the text box. 
• Select Continue

Assign to Students in Canva

• Selecting Assign to Students in Canva will generate a pop up window as shown below
• Select your class 

• Include your instructions in the text box
• Select Assign

Sharing your Assignment

• Once you have select the Assign button, you will see a pop-up with an option to copy the link, get assignment code or go to classwork

• Selecting the get assignment code option will generate a unique code that you can share with your students

Step 7: Accessing Your Assignments

• Selecting Go to classwork will bring you to your assignments folder.
• You can revisit any assignments created by selecting Classroom and then clicking onto Assignments