Lesson Plan: Web Design with Canva

 🎯 Objective
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Navigate Canva’s interface

Design a basic web page layout using Canva templates

Customize elements (text, images, buttons)

Export or share their design for web use

⏱️ Duration
2 hours (can be split into two 1-hour sessions)

👥 Target Audience
Beginners in digital design

Students, educators, outreach workers

Creators with limited coding experience

🧩 Materials Needed
Internet-connected devices (laptops/tablets)

Canva accounts (free version is sufficient)

Sample assets: logos, photos, text blocks

🗂️ Module Breakdown
1. Introduction to Canva (15 min)
What is Canva?

Use cases: social media, presentations, websites

Show examples of web page mockups

2. Interface Tour (15 min)
Dashboard overview

Templates: how to search and select

Toolbar: elements, uploads, text, backgrounds

3. Designing a Web Page (30 min)
Choose a “Website” template

Add and edit:

Header (logo + title)

Navigation bar (text or button links)

Hero section (image + call to action)

Content blocks (text + visuals)

Footer (contact info, social links)

4. Customization Techniques (20 min)
Fonts and color schemes

Layering and alignment

Using grids and spacing

Uploading custom assets

5. Preview and Export (15 min)
Previewing as a scrolling page

Sharing via Canva link

Exporting as PDF or image

Optional: embedding in Google Sites or Notion

6. Wrap-Up and Q&A (15 min)
Showcase participant designs

Discuss next steps: linking to real websites, using Canva Pro

Invite feedback and questions

🧠 Optional Extensions
Homework: Design a landing page for a local cause or project

Advanced Module: Link Canva designs to HTML/CSS prototypes

Outreach Adaptation: Use bilingual labels and regional imagery