When browsing blog posts or Twitter, I find fabulous graphics displaying library signage, events, or even assignment directions. I used to wonder, “How did they do that? It looks so good, I could never be that creative.” Canva and Google Drawings came to my rescue, giving me confidence in creating graphics for Twitter, Instagram, and printed flyers.
Canva
Canva is an online design tool with templates for social media and print. Once you create a free account, you can access templates, images, and fonts that work well together. Download the image to upload to a website or social media account or print to display around your building.
Google Drawings
Google Drawings is another tool to design elements for social media and printed flyers. While it may not have templates embedded, it provides a menu of tools to creatively display information. I like to use Google Drawings when creating directions with screenshots or embedding images into Google Slides.
I also follow Tony Vincent on Instagram and Twitter. He uses Google Drawings to create his Ed Tech posts about a variety of tools. He defines these graphics as Infopics. I am inspired by the way he communicates quick tips on social media. I learn something new–not just an Ed Tech tip, but key design ideas.
Online Class, Classy Graphics with Google Drawings by Tony Vincent
What other tools do you use for posters, flyers and social media posts? Who do you follow that displays information creatively?
Author: Becca Munson
Becca Munson, Librarian, is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 24 years of experience in education. Becca is the Coordinator for Library Systems in the Blue Valley School District. Previously, she was school librarian at Blue Valley West High School. She opened two buildings in Blue Valley and spent some time as an Ed Tech Specialist before returning to libraries. Becca supports over 45 librarians and support staff as they work to fulfill the mission of flexible scheduling, collaboration, and literacy.
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