Create an Animated Zoom Virtual Background With Canva
Discover the art of crafting personalized Zoom backgrounds using a graphic design tool, Canva. Unleash your creativity, design your own virtual background, and make your online class space represent your own unique personality & interests
Ms. Sara (STEM Apprentice Academy)
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Learners can continue to practice outside of the class. Homework is optional. Any unfinished classwork may be completed for homework. Children will be encouraged to explore Canva on their own.Class Experience
Welcome to our Zoom Background Design Class for creative kids aged 7-12! In this interactive course, I'll show you how to use Canva, a fantastic design tool, to craft your very own custom Zoom backgrounds. We'll dive into a world of possibilities, from exploring outer space to journeying through enchanted forests or even bringing your favorite superheroes to life. Your imagination will be the only limit! I'll be your guide, and together, we'll start with the basics of Canva. I'll teach you how to create captivating visuals, add text, and incorporate exciting elements that reflect your unique personality and interests. By the end of our class, you'll have the skills to transform your virtual presence, making your Zoom calls more engaging and memorable. Join me to boost your creativity and technical skills by enrolling in this Zoom Background Design Class. You'll gain confidence in graphic design while having tons of fun along the way. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch to your online world! My style of teaching is very patient, interactive, and engaging. Each student will be able to share and express themselves as they feel comfortable. Each lesson will leave them excited to create projects using the knowledge they acquired in class. By structuring your class in this way, students can gradually build their skills, from understanding the platform to creating and using their custom Zoom backgrounds effectively.
Learning Goals
1. Proficiency in Canva: By the end of the course, students should be comfortable navigating Canva, understanding its basic features, and using them effectively to design custom Zoom backgrounds.
2. Creative Design Skills: Students will develop their creative thinking and design skills as they brainstorm ideas, select appropriate images, and arrange elements in a visually pleasing way for their backgrounds.
3. Personal Expression: Students will use their backgrounds to express their unique personalities, interests, and creativity.
4. Technical Proficiency: A goal is to ensure that students become proficient with the technical aspects of creating and uploading Zoom backgrounds, understanding how to customize settings for a polished look during virtual meetings.
5. Attention to Detail: Students will learn the importance of attention to detail in design, including aspects like color choice, layout, and text placement.
6. Collaboration and Feedback: In a virtual learning environment, students will have opportunities to collaborate with peers and provide constructive feedback, fostering communication and teamwork skills.
7. Problem Solving: Students will develop problem-solving skills as they encounter design challenges and find creative solutions to overcome them.
8. Digital Literacy: The class aims to improve students' digital literacy by introducing them to graphic design tools and concepts, setting a foundation for future exploration.
9. Presentation Skills: Students will gain confidence in presenting their designed backgrounds to the class, explaining the thought process behind their creations.
10. Self-expression and Confidence: Ultimately, the class intends to encourage self-expression and boost students' confidence by allowing them to share their creative designs with others, whether during Zoom meetings or any other virtual platform.
These learning goals are designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience, helping students gain practical skills, foster creativity, and increase their digital proficiency.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Canva / Creative Design Essentials
In this lesson, students will become familiar with Canva, exploring its features, and understanding how to navigate the platform.
This lesson will also focus on teaching students the fundamentals of creative design. They'll learn about selecting images, fonts, colors, and how to create an engaging Zoom background. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Artistic Layout and Composition / Downloading and Uploading to Zoom:
During this lesson, students will delve into the principles of artistic layout and composition, understanding how to arrange elements effectively for a visually pleasing background.
In the final lesson, students will learn how to download their custom backgrounds from Canva and upload them to Zoom, ensuring a polished and personalized virtual meeting experience. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class utilizes the free online program, Canva. To set up an account, the student needs to be at least 13 years of age. Before our first class, please go to canva.com to create a parent account for your child to use under your supervision. Rest assured, we will be using the free version, and there is no need to purchase Canva Pro.
Supply List
Here's what each student will need when participating: It is strongly encouraged to have two devices. One device for Zoom (laptop, desktop computer, smartphone or tablet) and a second device for working on Canva. 1. Computer or Tablet: Students should have access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection. This will be their primary tool for attending the virtual class and watching the instructor. 2. Computer with mouse: Students should have access to a computer with a mouse as their second device. This is the device they will be using to create their Zoom background. 2. Canva Account: Each student should create a Canva account. Canva offers a free version that provides all the necessary features for this class. https://www.canva.com/ 3. Imagination and Enthusiasm: Most importantly, each student should bring their imagination and enthusiasm to the class. Creativity is the key to crafting unique Zoom backgrounds, and I'll guide them through the rest.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Santa Barbara
Great teachers form strong relationships with their students by engaging them in the subjects they are passionate about. I have always been a logical thinker who enjoys science, math, technology, and engineering both for work and play.
I worked as an engineer for companies like Frito-Lay, Anheuser-Busch, Amgen as a consultant for many years improving their systems with automation and equipment. Once I became a parent, I began teaching extra-curricular classes as a way to have more time at home, but stay involved in subjects that bring me joy.
Realizing that by being warm, professional, and enthusiastic, I am able to engage students. My creative lessons and strong classroom presence help build student confidence while increasing interest in subjects that may otherwise seem intimidating.
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Live Group Course
$50
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-3 learners per class
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