Canva to train CBSE teachers in visual communication, GenAI tools

The first phase of the training series will begin with nearly 30,000 teachers undergoing orientation and workshops aimed at learning about innovative teaching methodologies.

Visual communication platform Canva has announced its partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to introduce visual communication to educators throughout CBSE-affiliated schools in India.

The programme is aimed at enhancing digital creativity skills amongst principals and teachers and is expected to benefit over 8.4 lakh teachers and over 2.5 crore students across CBSE schools in India, Canva said in a statement.

The collaboration will involve a comprehensive series of workshops to demonstrate the full potential of Canva to educators, from enabling classroom design thinking and enhancing lesson plans to refining educational materials and fostering meaningful engagement in the classroom.

The first phase of the training series will begin with nearly 30,000 teachers undergoing orientation and workshops aimed at learning about innovative teaching methodologies. The teachers will also be welcomed to join the ‘Canva for Teachers’ community to continuously improve their digital storytelling capabilities, the statement added.

“We are thrilled to associate with the Central Board of Secondary Education and welcome nearly 30,000 new educators to our vibrant 'Canva for Teachers' community in India. Today’s industry needs an evolved pedagogy that nurtures creativity and design literacy early amongst students and helps enhance their employability factor. Canva will help empower teachers and students in integrating visual communication into their classrooms,” said Jason Wilmot, Head of Education at Canva.