Option 6: Creating Media Messages - PosterMyWall and Canva
Image source: PosterMyWall
Image source: Canva
PosterMyWall is a free online tool that lets you create posters, flyers, brochures, social media graphics, postcards, video posters (animated), etc. It offers a free account for teachers, and students are not required to create an account.
Canva is a tool that lets you create a variety of media texts like PosterMyWall. Some School Service Centres offer the Canva class where you can collaborate with your students. Ask a resource person to check if it's available for you. A teacher can also ask for a free education account by completing the following form.
Before Using These Tools
Make sure that you are not sharing sensitive or personal information when students are creating and sharing their media texts.
1. Explore
Explore two examples of posters created with PosterMyWall and Canva
- Example of a poster (PosterMyWall)
- Example of a poster (Canva)
2. Watch a Video
Watch a video (3 min 25 s) from our series "Teachers and Students in Action".
3. Read Information
Read these articles about creating good posters.
4. Take Notes
Earn a Badge
If you wish to earn a badge for this module, you only need to write down the names and a short description of each of the 4 tools you have explored in this module.