Benefits of Canva

• can duplicate or copy & paste between creations

• has themes, images, and text shapes built-in

• simple interface

• saving paper, as well as less weight to carry home or leave in the office.

• customization and personal image upload features

• can use photo frames for aesthetically-pleasing designs

• customizable template

• auto-saves

• allows the learners to combine written & visual work!
   

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Drawbacks of Canva​

• requires an internet connection

• having to learn the online platform in order to best utilize its features

• does not allow reformatting size unless in the free version. Getting around this involves restarting the creation.

• students may become habituated with using the technology and

• no longer find it remarkable, or prefer hands-on paper!

• missing audio and oral components. Can accompany in their presentation!

• the software is mostly a desktop application. While iTunes is available, the Android app is currently in development

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In order to mitigate some of the limitations of the software itself,

try Piktochart, another online infographic tool! It is free to create an

account and use the site.

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Potential Accommodations

per ETFO Special Education Handbook: A Practical Guide for All Teachers

Note that many accommodations may assist other students, as well as become individualized. These are simply areas to begin. 

Students with generalized anxiety disorder 

• working independently or in small groups, as requested

• additional time when required

• flexible timelines

Students with attention deficit disorder

• allow for audio reflection to accompany visual to expand on key points

• environment free from distractions, such as headphones or other location

• additional time when required

• provide checklists

• separation of assignment into parts

• help set individual learning goals

Students on the autism spectrum

• prepare student for transitions

• welcome routines

• clear, explicit instructions using steps

• model tasks

Students with depression

• working in small groups, as requested

• frequent feedback on academic, social, and behavioral performance

• encourage individual goals

English language learners

• vocabulary construction using home languages in addition to the target language

• small group work

• break into small parts

• clear language objectives

• clear instructions and success criteria

• model assignment

• introduce academic routines