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What is it?<\/strong><\/td>Launched in 2013, Canva is an online design and visual communication platform, where you can create, share and collaborate on your designs.<\/td><\/tr>
What can I use it for?<\/strong><\/td>Canva can be used to create logos, PowerPoints, posters and more, with templates for every design need. You can share editable links with colleagues to work on designs together.<\/td><\/tr>
Who can use it?<\/strong><\/td>Anyone! From beginner to expert, Canva has tutorials, guides and more to help you how you need it.<\/td><\/tr>
Am I allowed\/ how do I seek permission?<\/strong><\/td>Staff across NHS Lothian are already using Canva – you’ll probably have seen some designs created through the platform already. This being said, ensure you verify with your line manager\/ team lead before signing up or using it, and ensure your designs are approved before sharing.<\/td><\/tr>
Where do I start?<\/strong><\/td>You must have an account in order to use Canva. You can sign up for a free account via the website. <\/a>
Afterwards, take a look at some tutorials:
1. Canva Essentials (approx 60 mins)
<\/a>2. Graphic Design Essentials (approx. 50 mins)<\/a>
3. Creating a logo (approx. 45 mins)<\/a>
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Visit the Canva Design School <\/a>to access more courses, tutorials and support.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What is it?<\/strong><\/td>Padlet hosts a real-time collaborative web platform in which users can upload, organise, and share content to virtual bulletin boards called “padlets”<\/td><\/tr>
What can I use it for?<\/strong><\/td>Padlet can be used to create and collaborate on group sessions, discussion boards, Q&A sessions and more. It’s newest feature, Sandbox, is being used as an alternative for the now retired Google Jamboard.<\/td><\/tr>
Who can use it?<\/strong><\/td>Anyone! Padlet prides itself on being intuitive, user friendly and aesthetically well designed.<\/td><\/tr>
Am I allowed\/ how do I seek permission?<\/strong><\/td>Staff across NHS Lothian and wider networks are already using Padlet – you may have used it in a previous session already. Verify with a line manager\/ team lead if you are unsure.<\/td><\/tr>
Where do I start?<\/strong><\/td>You must have an account in order to use Padlet. You can sign up for a free account via the website. <\/a>
Afterwards, take a look at some tutorials:
1. Padlet 101<\/a>
2. How to use Padlet for brainstorming sessions<\/a>
3. How to create an AI-guided discussion board<\/a>
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Visit the Padlet Learn Dashboard <\/a>to access more courses, tutorials and support.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n