Canva, a graphic design platform

Description: Canva is an online graphic design platform that allows users to create a variety of graphics, such as posters, flyers, social media posts, and presentations. To do so, users can access Canva's library of templates, stock photos, illustrations, icons, and fonts, together with AI-powered design tools. Canva also offers collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously. It offers a free version with limited features, but even so, it is a tool worth knowing. Signing up for an account is required for use. Canva was developed by Melanie Perkins and her team.

Evaluation: Canva is a valuable and easy-to-use resource for creating any type of digital content. Its interface has a clear layout and is user-friendly, while users can retrieve templates and images from an extensive default library, together with choosing from a range of fonts, symbols, and filters. The AI-powered tools can enhance the process of design by providing creative suggestions and automating certain tasks. More generally, Canva can foster creativity and encourage users to express their ideas visually, making it a valuable tool for both learners and educators in various fields. Moreover, it allows for collaborative work. Canva does not require advanced IT skills, as its drag-and-drop functionality makes it accessible to users with varying levels of technical proficiency.

Cost: Free + paid plans available.

Respect for privacy Privacy evaluations indicate how a tool handles personal data collection, storage, and sharing, including GDPR compliance and security measures, among others. The ICT-REV team provides them for informational purposes, reflecting our best understanding at the time of review, but assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these evaluations and encourages users to conduct their own assessments: Medium. Canva may collect and store any personal information you provide to improve its service. It does not sell this information to third parties unless this is used to improve the platform’s performance. It also collects personal data when users log into the app through a third-party application. Canva uses cookies to improve users’ experience and for business purposes, and collects users’ location data. Canva’s data policy elaborates on data security and has a separate section about Canva Education, which is partially directed to children. It also provides explanations on user consent and data control. Canva complies with GDPR. See more here.

Type Of Interaction: Group/pair work - classmates, Individual work, Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling),

Content: Website/other users supply, You supply,

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