This is an updated "How To" document for teachers who want to get their students up-to-speed on the basics of using the Canva tool to create an infographic. Please be advised that the free version is only good for 30 days. If this works for your students, consider purchasing a Canva Pro license.

1. Infographics “How To”
Register
1. Got to the website https://www.canva.com.
2. Click on Sign up.
3. Choose a registration option.
View Samples
1. On the Canva landing page, scroll down to the Infographics section.
• Click on the infographic, SIMPLE STEPS TO BICYCLE SAFETY.
The Simple steps to bicycle safety infographic appears.
2. Note the infographic sample thumbnails in the left column.

2. Infographics “How To”
We use infographics to send a message to the world. Messages can be:
• personal
• business
• cause
• timeline
• process
• story
Parts of an infographic
This is an infographic template. You can make your own infographic by choosing a template and changing
the text, images and colours to make it send you message.

3. Infographics “How To”
Infographic information form
Title:___________________________________________________________________________
Slogan or sub-title: _______________________________________________________________
Item 1 title: _____________________________________________
Item 1 picture: ___________________________________________
Item 1 description: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Item 2 title: _____________________________________________
Item 2 picture: ___________________________________________
Item 2 description: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Item 3 title: _____________________________________________
Item 3 picture: ___________________________________________
Item 3 description: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Item 4 title: _____________________________________________
Item 4 picture: ___________________________________________
Item 4 description: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s name: _____________________________________________

4. Infographics “How To”
Make an infographic using a Canva template
1. On the Canva home page, click on the Create a design button.
2. Click on Infographic in the drop-down menu.
3. Locate an infographic template.
4. Click on the infographic design template.
In this example we are using The Best Health Apps infographic template)
5. Click on the infographic, The Best Health Apps.
6. Move your mouse over different parts of the infographic.
Note that items that can be changed show a rectangular
highlight.
7. Click on the Zoom icon, to change the page zoom to 100%
8. Scroll to the top of the screen.
9. Select the text The Best Health Apps.

5. Infographics “How To”
10. Type College Resources.
11. Select the textbox, change the font size to
42pts
12. Change all of the text items in this document by using the following text:
Slogan: Our college provides a wide array of resources to promote learning, social constructivism and
health.
1 COLLEGE NURSE
The first aid room is maintained by a campus nurse, who is normally on duty from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm,
Sun-Thursday. The campus nurse is the main person responsible for the delivery of first aid services on
campus.
2 RECREATION
The college has separate male and female facilities, equipped with fitness rooms, gymnasiums and
pools. Outdoor tennis courts and a multi-purpose field are also available. A variety of programs are
offered; including health and wellness, sport and fitness, and teams. Several tournaments and events
are held throughout the year.
3 STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Student Affairs staff is committed to providing an enriched educational experience. Student Affairs
goal is to ensure personal and academic achievement for our students. We promote student success
through a vibrant campus life.
4 LEARNING COMMONS
A collaborative space providing Math, Language, Writing, Career Counselling, IT, and Information &
Research student-centered support. Students receive tutoring and assistance in an open-concept
environment promoting group study, collaboration and use of technology.
5 LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Services provides students access to services that: support the curriculum; encourage
collaborative partnerships and student interaction; preserve the institutional memory of the College;
and respect the cultural and religious mores of the region.
6 COUNSELLING
Counselling services are available to all students. We are here to assist students in achieving their
academic and personal goals. We offer individual counselling sessions in a private, supportive and
confidential environment. These services are voluntary and free of charge.

6. Infographics “How To”
7 EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS
There are scores of events happening throughout the year at our college. These range from athletic,
academic, wellness, celebratory, cultural, informative and charitable.
8 CAMPUS CLUBS
There are so many clubs that they cannot fit in this paragraph! A few clubs are: Photography, Debate, E-
Majalis, Music, Youth, Toastmasters, Talent, Heath Sciences, and more...
Student’s name: By Your Name Your Student number
13. Choose the first image (stethoscope)
14. At the top right corner of the screen, click on the trash can icon
15. The image is deleted.
16. On the far left side of the screen, click on the Elements icon.
17. In the Search box, type college.
18. Click on a graduate’s cap.
Tip: Use the Free icons.
19. Click on the infographic, the cap appears on the infographic template.
20. Resize the grad cap and position it to the top right of the infographic
21. Remove all images except for the band-aid (plaster) and the medicine bottle.

7. Infographics “How To”
22. Continue adding new images using search words in the Elements section.
23. Add a few images to your infographic.
24. Your infographic should look similar to this one.
25. At the top of the screen, click on the Download
button.
26. Click on the Download from the drop-down link.
27. Select a file type, PNG is suggested.
28. Click on the Download button.
29. Click on the OK button.
30. This is the file that you upload or email to your
teacher.