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Typically, when we think about presenting, we think of standing up in front of a crowd, or for some of us, standing at the front of the classroom with a PowerPoint presentation. Technology has become embedded in our every day lives and make up some of the 21 st century skills students will need for their future beyond their schooling years. The ability to be able to present information by utilizing digital media allows students to develop effective communication skills. Visme is an online tool that can be used as an alternative to the overused PowerPoint. Visme offers a variety of content type such as documents, social media graphics, infographics and presentations. However, for the purpose of this blog we will be focusing solely on their presentation feature. The program is completely free to use but does offer various paid tiers with versions specifically designed for students and educators. There are obvious benefits to purchasing this version, such as increased storage and the ...

Various types of digital media can be implemented into the classroom in order to enhance student learning. Digital images present students with a wealth of information and also provide them with a method to communicate with others (Hobdell, 2022). One image type known as a graphic organiser, can allow students to organise information and visualise connections. This is highly beneficial as neuroscience indicated that our brains are wired to work with visual data (Hobdell, 2022). Graphic Organiser Example This is where programs such as  Canva  can be utilized. Canva can be used to create presentations, posters, graphic organisers and a variety of documents by allowing the user to edit images and layouts to suit a wide range of needs. Canva is a popular program that I have heard of but have never personally used. I decided to make the most of the opportunity presented in this unit to look into the program and the benefits it can bring into the classroom. Canva is free to us...