Canva — AI-Powered Design for Teachers
Free tier is enough for daily teaching needs. AI generates slides, worksheets, posters — no design skills needed.
What is Canva?
Canva is an online design platform with thousands of templates for presentations, worksheets, posters, and social media graphics. It now includes powerful AI features that make design even easier.
Key AI Features for Teachers
Magic Design
Upload a photo or type a topic, and AI generates design options for you:
- Upload event photos → AI generates posters
- Type "Mid-Autumn Festival worksheet P.3" → AI creates templates
Magic Write
AI copywriting inside your design:
- "Write 5 bullet points about photosynthesis for F.2"
- "Create a short paragraph about Hong Kong's history"
AI Image Generation
Describe what you need and AI generates illustrations. No more searching for copyright-free images.
One-Click Format Conversion
Turn a presentation into a worksheet format, or a banner into an Instagram square post.
Free vs Pro
| Feature | Free | Canva Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Templates | 250K+ | 100M+ |
| AI Generations | Limited | Unlimited |
| Background Remover | ❌ | ✅ |
| Brand Kit | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price | Free | Free for schools (Canva for Education) |
Money-Saving Tip
Hong Kong schools can apply for Canva for Education for free, which is equivalent to Canva Pro. Use your school email (.edu.hk) to apply — approval is usually fast.
Apply: canva.com/education/
Canva's free tier is already very useful, but if your school gets Canva for Education, you unlock all AI features completely free.