Presenting Online with Canva

Key Concepts

1. Creating a Presentation
2. Recording a Presentation
3. Live Presenting
4. Sharing and Embedding Presentations
5. Analytics and Feedback

Creating a Presentation

Creating a presentation in Canva involves selecting a template, adding content, and customizing the design. Start by choosing a template that suits your topic and audience. Add text, images, videos, and other elements to convey your message effectively. Customize the design by adjusting colors, fonts, and layouts to match your brand or theme.

Think of creating a presentation as building a house. You start with a blueprint (template), add the necessary materials (content), and then customize the interior and exterior (design) to make it your own.

Recording a Presentation

Recording a presentation in Canva allows you to create a video version of your slides with voiceover and annotations. Use the recording feature to narrate your slides, highlight key points, and add visual aids. This is particularly useful for creating online courses, webinars, or pre-recorded presentations.

Imagine recording a presentation as filming a movie. You act as the director and narrator, guiding the audience through each scene (slide) and adding special effects (annotations) to enhance the viewing experience.

Live Presenting

Live presenting in Canva enables you to share your slides in real-time with an audience. Use the live presentation feature to engage with your audience, answer questions, and receive instant feedback. This is ideal for virtual meetings, workshops, and live webinars.

Think of live presenting as hosting a live TV show. You interact with your audience in real-time, respond to their reactions, and adjust your performance (presentation) based on their feedback.

Sharing and Embedding Presentations

Sharing and embedding presentations in Canva allows you to distribute your content across various platforms. Share your presentation via a link, download it in different formats, or embed it on a website or blog. This ensures your presentation reaches a wider audience and can be accessed easily.

Consider sharing and embedding as distributing a book. You can hand out copies (share links), print it in different formats (download options), or place it in a library (embed on a website) for everyone to access.

Analytics and Feedback

Analytics and feedback in Canva provide insights into how your presentation is performing. Track views, engagement, and feedback to understand your audience's response. Use this data to improve future presentations and tailor your content to better meet your audience's needs.

Think of analytics and feedback as a report card. You receive grades (views, engagement) and comments (feedback) that help you understand what you did well and what you can improve upon for next time.