Digital Instructional Design with AI & Canva

Transform the way you create learning materials. This hands-on workshop shows educators how to combine Artificial Intelligence and Canva to develop engaging, professional learning resources in less time—without sacrificing instructional quality or creativity. Designed for educators, trainers, facilitators, and learning professionals, the workshop takes participants through a practical workflow from learning objective → AI-assisted content → visual design → classroom-ready resource. Block 1 – AI as Your Teaching & Content Assistant • Explore practical applications of generative AI in education. • Write effective prompts for lesson ideas, explanations, examples, activities, and assessments. • Adapt content for different audiences and learning needs. • Use AI to brainstorm and improve learning materials. • Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, relevance, bias, and appropriateness. • Understand responsible AI use and the importance of educator oversight. Block 2 – Create Engaging Learning Materials with Canva • Navigate Canva's essential design and education tools. • Transform ideas and AI-generated content into professional visual resources. • Create presentations, handouts, infographics, worksheets, and other learning assets. • Apply essential principles of layout, typography, colour, imagery, and visual hierarchy. • Use templates efficiently while maintaining consistency and instructional purpose. Block 3 – Build an AI-to-Canva Learning Workflow • Combine AI and Canva into a repeatable content-development process. • Align visuals and activities with learning objectives. • Improve learner engagement without adding unnecessary complexity. • Review and refine materials for clarity and instructional effectiveness. • Complete a practical learning asset ready to adapt for real-world use. Workshop Outcome You will leave with a completed learning resource, reusable AI prompts, practical design techniques, and a repeatable AI-to-Canva workflow that can significantly accelerate future content development. Ideal for educators and trainers who want to spend less time starting materials from scratch and more time creating meaningful, visually engaging learning experiences.