In this episode, educational consultant Tony Vincent shares how educators can empower students as graphic designers. You’ll hear plenty of EdTech tips and resources for helping student graphic designers grow as visual communicators by providing opportunities to share their learning with the use of illustrations, color, typography, and more!
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Tips for How to Support Your Student Graphic Designers
- Graphic design skills help students communicate their ideas visually.
- Peer feedback helps students refine their graphic design work.
- Canva and Google Slides are great tools for student design projects.
- Small conferences can offer big, meaningful connections with other educators.
SPONSORED BY ShiftinEdu
This episode is sponsored by ShiftinEdu. ShiftinEdu is a two-day learning event hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, designed for forward-thinking educators who embrace evidence-based and innovative practices in PK-12 environments. Attendees can learn from top educational thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how to design and deliver innovative learning experiences that prepare students for success. Learn more at: www.shiftinedu.com/
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Check out Tony Vincent’s website, newsletter, & free Shape Grams resources
- Connect with Tony on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Threads,& TikTok
- ShiftinEdu Conference
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Google Slides (Free online presentation tool)
- Google Drawings (Free graphic design tool)
- AI Colors (AI-powered color gradient generator)
- ColorSpace (AI-powered color gradient generator)
- Avoid color vibration
- How to Save Time with an Online Design Tool (Blog Post)
- Incorporating Creativity and Visuals in Tech-Friendly Projects with Al Thomas (Podcast Episode)
- How to Use Social Media for Lesson Inspiration (Podcast Episode)
- 7 Educator Tips for Going to a Conference (Blog Post)
- How Teachers Can Generate Images with AI (Blog Post)
