Exploring Google Resources - Visual Creativity Challenges for Remote and Hybrid Learning Experiences

Created with Google Drawings

“Creative classrooms don’t just look different, they feel different. They provide an environment where students are more likely to express their ideas, think outside the box, challenge problems with innovative solutions and most importantly – learn faster and more effectively.”

Source: 19 Ideas to promote more creativity in your classroom

Your Challenge: Choose one or more of the options below and create a post, page or video to tell a story about teaching and learning. Share your story in this Padlet or on Twitter using the conference hashtag or with another education hashtag.

Option 1: Meme Activity

Create and share a meme connected to why you love being an educator using Google Drawings or Google Slides. Use these templates to help with the creation of your memes.
Google Drawing Templates for Memes
Google Drawing Meme Generator
Landscape Template | Portrait Template | Square Template
Google Slide Templates for Memes
Landscape Template | Portrait Template | Square Template
Additional Resource: How to Download Slides as Images

Option 2: Google Autodraw

Create and share a visual that is connected to why you love being an educator using Google Autodraw. There is a how-to guide in the menu accessed by clicking on .

Option 3: Chrome Canvas and Jamboard

Create and share a visual that is connected to why you love being an educator using 1 of these two tools Chrome Canvas or Google Jamboard.

Option 4: Self Portrait Activity

Create an avatar using a Google Drawing this Google Drawing Self Portrait Activity - Created by Jeff Heil or create an avatar using one of these Avatar Resources or explore this Avatar HyperDoc Lesson Template created by Michelle Zgombic.

Option 5: Become a Google Drawing Ninja

Explore the Google Drawing Ninja HyperDoc to learn more about Google Drawings.
Become a Google Drawing Ninja - Created Karly Moura and Lisa Guardino.

Extended Learning and Additional Resources

Explore Design Resources for Educators and Learners
Explore these Creative Student Voices Resources
Explore Common Core in Action: 10 Visual Literacy Strategies
Explore the teacher materials in the Canva Design School
Explore The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning

“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” - Milton Glaser