Canva for Education

Canva for Education

Author: Redlands Instructional Tech April 30, 2024 Duration: 44:29

Today, Canva's our guest, as we dive into the ins and outs of this fantastic tool for teachers and students!


Ever wondered how technology is actually being used in classrooms, not just talked about at conferences? Tips and Salsa pulls up a chair to that conversation, offering a genuine look at the tools and strategies making a difference for teachers and students right now. Created by the team at Redlands Instructional Tech, each episode digs into the real-world ed tech happenings within the Redlands Unified School District. You'll hear directly from educators who are trying new things, solving practical problems, and figuring out what works when the classroom door closes. The tone is conversational and grounded, like sharing ideas over a casual snack-hence the name. This isn't about abstract theory or the latest hype cycle; it's a practical resource for anyone interested in the intersection of teaching and technology. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting actionable advice from a colleague down the hall, with all the relatable successes and occasional hiccups that come with integrating tech into learning. Whether you're a teacher looking for a fresh approach, an administrator curious about implementation, or just someone fascinated by modern education, you'll find substance here. The Redlands team shares specific examples, lessons learned, and of course, a bit of that friendly flavor that makes professional development feel a little more human and a lot more useful.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 49

Tips and Salsa
Podcast Episodes
Using Podcasts in the Classroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
Katie Gillespie joins us to talk about how she's starting using podcasts with students in her classroom and provides a couple of tips on how you can get started too!
Innovation and Fabrication Projects at Distance?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:31
Terrance Davis from Clement Middle School joins us to talk about his manufacturing program and one of the amazing projects his students have worked on, even in a distance learning environment! Clement Manufacturing Stude…
Strategies to Help and Support Distance Learning Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
Your favorite tech friends are back! In this episode, we chat with Brian Rice to hear how he makes strong connections with his students, even over distance learning platforms. He also shares some of his tested strategies…
The Pandemic Made Me Techy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:50
The team gets back together for a socially-distance episode to discuss the abrupt shift to distance learning and some of the silver linings that may come out of this whole experience. 🌎 ArcGIS Accounts and Resources ❤️ T…
Helping Students Ace Assessments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:53
Devlinn Clinton joins us to talk about assessments and what Redlands teachers can do to help put their students in the best possible position for success. 🛠️ CAASPP Guide to Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Acco…
The People Behind the Digital Curtain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Tech Services! So crucial to what we all do as 21st-century educators, but who are the people behind the scenes and how do they make it all work? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Massaro and Alex Tusbota from the R…
CA STEAM Symposium & EduProtocols [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:17
In our last episode of 2019, we wrap up the year by sharing highlights from the 2019 California STEAM Symposium and previewing some EduProtocol opportunities coming when teachers return in 2020. We hope you enjoy! ⚙️ Cal…
#CodeRedlands for All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:16
Computer Science Education Week is just around the corner! Gear up for it with our coding and computer science extravaganza featuring special guests Allen Thoe, Ruth Thompson, and Deepika Srivastava. We'll dive into RUSD…
GIS Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
Dr. Steven Moore from the University of Redlands and Marissa Defratti from Esri join us in-studio to talk about Redlands USD, Esri, and U of R plans to celebrate GIS Day on November 13th. 🎬 GIS introductory video 📝 GIS D…
Rethinking Research Papers with HyperDocs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
All your best tech friends are back with special guests Lauren Holcombe and Brandy Major to talk about how they created an amazing HyperDoc activity for freshman students to tackle the daunting research paper project. Co…