About the course
In our ChatGPT & Canva course, you’ll discover how to save time and create high-quality, engaging teaching materials – ideal for teachers facing constant time constraints and needing a creative boost.
We’ll guide you in using ChatGPT effectively to quickly generate ideas for lesson materials, create schedules, and plan lessons effortlessly.
You’ll learn how to apply ChatGPT critically and purposefully in your subject area, helping you get the most out of this technology.
Plus, we’ll show you how to design visually appealing materials with Canva – no design experience required! 🎨✏️
This course will make your lesson planning more creative and stress-free, giving you more time to focus on what really matters: your students and yourself !
Dates & Locations
Cyprus (Paphos)
Our scheduled dates can be viewed via the booking link.
We offer our courses year-round, and you are welcome to request a preferred date by emailing us at any time.
For larger groups, we also provide customized options. Feel free to inquire in advance via email.
Please refer to the Locations page for all relevant information about Paphos and the event venue.
The venue
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for both educators and other school personnel alike. No prior knowledge is required.
Please bring a laptop with you, as well as a current school certificate showing your teaching activity (for teacher registration with Canva).
Schedule
(Daily 09:00-14:45)
Day 1: Introductions, Expectations, and Ethical Considerations
We'll start the course with an interactive introduction round where you'll have the opportunity to share about yourself and your expectations. Following this, we'll explore the ethical boundaries when using AI and digital tools in the education sector, and analyze relevant case studies that highlight challenges and solution strategies.
Day 2: Fundamentals and Possibilities of ChatGPT in the Classroom
This day is dedicated to ChatGPT and similar AI tools. You'll gain a deep insight into the functionality and practical applications of these technologies in the field of education. The theoretical part will be followed by practical exercises in which you will create your own teaching materials with the help of ChatGPT.
Day 3: Introduction to Canva and the Design of Learning Materials
On the third day, we'll focus on Canva and its possibilities for designing visual learning content. After a basic introduction, you will develop your own learning materials and projects in a workshop that should visually enrich your teaching.
Day 4: Conception and Implementation of a Cultural Educational Excursion with ChatGPT
On this day, you will develop the methodological foundations for planning and conducting an appealing and educational cultural excursion using ChatGPT. You will learn how to use ChatGPT as a versatile tool for researching, thematically designing, and interactively shaping the excursion. We will demonstrate how ChatGPT can support you on site both visually and auditorily (e.g., by generating image descriptions or thematically appropriate illustrations, as well as creating audio guides or thematic background information) to make the excursion an unforgettable experience for your students. Following the theoretical introduction and the practical testing of the ChatGPT functions, we will jointly conduct an excursion to a culturally significant site in Paphos, where you can directly apply what you have learned and gain your own experiences.
Day 5: Creation and Presentation of Teaching Materials with Canva and ChatGPT, Course Conclusion
This day is dedicated to the didactic follow-up of the excursion and the effective use of Canva and ChatGPT to create appealing and informative teaching materials. You will learn how to use ChatGPT to process the content of the excursion, summarize it, and adapt it for various learning formats. Following this, we will show you how to use Canva to create professionally designed presentations that visually appealingly and didactically convey both the results of the excursion and the insights of the entire course. The participants will present their created materials and receive constructive feedback. The course concludes with a summarizing reflection round in which the most important insights and suggestions of the course are taken up again and the participants are encouraged to implement the acquired competencies in their own teaching.
Objectives
The goal of this training is to prepare teachers to effectively and ethically use modern technologies such as AI tools and graphic design software in the educational field. Participants will learn how digital tools can enrich lessons, increase student engagement, and support the teaching process. The course also aims to raise awareness of the ethical aspects of technology use and to equip teachers to navigate and prepare their students for an increasingly digitalized world.
Competency Description
After completing the course, participants will have acquired the following competencies:
Technological Skills:
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Mastery of the basics and advanced functions of ChatGPT for creating and customizing teaching content.
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Proficiency in using Canva to design visual learning materials that make lessons more engaging and interactive.
Pedagogical Integration:
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Ability to integrate AI tools and graphic software into existing curricula to achieve learning objectives more effectively.
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Development of strategies to engage students more effectively using digital tools and to promote their critical thinking and creativity.
Critical Reflection and Ethical Considerations:
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Understanding of the ethical implications of using technology in education.
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Ability to critically reflect on the use of AI in education and to develop best practices for the responsible use of technology.
Cultural Awareness:
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Insights into Cypriot culture and its integration into the educational context to promote intercultural understanding and global perspectives in teaching.
Feedback and Self-Evaluation:
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Competence in reflecting on and evaluating one's teaching methods and the integration of new technologies in the classroom.
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Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to foster continuous personal and professional development.
These competencies equip teachers with the necessary tools and knowledge to meet the challenges of a modern classroom and to successfully prepare their students for a digital future.