Expand Your Teaching Toolkit with Canva and the BenQ Board
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In this hands-on episode, Carly Burton is joined by BenQ Field Application Engineer and trainer Lauren McMillan to explore how teachers can seamlessly bring Canva creations directly into classroom instruction using the BenQ Board and EZWrite software. From live-editing Canva projects on the board to importing full lessons into EZWrite with one tap, Lauren walks through real workflows educators can follow to save time, boost engagement, and teach in ways that feel natural — not time-consuming.
Whether you’re a Canva-loving teacher or new to BenQ Boards, this episode will help you unlock creative, collaborative, and efficient approaches to digital instruction.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Use Canva directly on the BenQ Board via the Canva app
✅ Import Canva lessons into EZ Write for dynamic instruction
✅ Combine EZ Write + Canva for powerful split-screen teaching
✅ Enhance classroom engagement with floating tools, spinners, and web tools
✅ Elevate creativity and student participation with Canva whiteboards + InstaShare
👉 Try these strategies in your classroom today! Visit BenQ Education Solutions to explore interactive panels, guides, and training resources.
https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html
Key Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Teach Your Way with BenQ
00:41 Why teachers love Canva for creative lesson design
02:01 Lauren on using Canva as a teacher and instructional coach
02:57 How BenQ’s open platform supports existing teacher workflows
03:13 Using the Canva app directly on the BenQ Board
04:52 Importing Canva lessons into EZWrite step-by-step
07:46 Using pens and annotation tools in EZWrite
09:49 Automatic split screen with EZWrite and Canva
10:47 Benefits of multitasking and layered engagement
12:41 Seamlessly utilize features between Canva and EZWrite
14:51 Why pairing Canva with BenQ enhances engagement
16:17 Student creativity and engagement using Canva and BenQ
16:56 Real-world example: 3rd graders using Canva for peer review through InstaShare
18:54 Using Canva as a live collaboration tool
19:54 Benefits for Teachers: saving time, reducing distractions, boosting engagement
20:40 Why the BenQ Board supports “teaching your way”
Key Takeaways:
💎Canva + BenQ = Seamless Teacher Workflow: Teachers don’t need to change how they plan or create. The Canva app runs directly on the BenQ Board just like a computer or tablet.
💎EZWrite Enhances Canva Lessons: Easily import Canva lessons into EZWrite as PDFs or images, then annotate, highlight, and interact with them using pens, spinners, and whiteboard tools.
💎Multitasking That Keeps Students Engaged: With split view, teachers can display a Canva activity and an EZWrite lesson simultaneously — boosting focus and cutting transition time.
💎Hyperlinks + Live Collaboration: Link Canva designs straight into EZWrite, open them instantly, and view live student edits in real time.
💎Saves Teachers Time (and Stress!): No recreating lessons. No switching devices. Just teach your way using the resources you already rely on.
Quotes:
“You don't have to recreate what you’ve spent years building — you can use your Canva lessons directly on the BenQ Board with one tap.” — Lauren McMillan
“The minute teachers stop to switch devices, students lose focus. Split screen with Canva and EZWrite keeps the lesson moving without missing a beat.” — Carly Burton
“Canva gives teachers creative freedom. The BenQ Board brings that creativity to life in the classroom.” — Lauren McMillan
Resources & Mentions:
- Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions
- Explore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benq-america
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benq_education/
- Private FB user group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/benqboardusergroup
- Ben Q on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-way-with-benq/id1844449540
- Ben Q on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3DNT7aWkJmb0oae4YOMnx4?si=85b22b5dd3034c37
- Ben Q on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@benqeducation2476
- Canva https://www.canva.com/
Tags: BenQBoard, BenQ Academy, EZWrite, FloatingTool, SplitScreen, InteractiveLessons, ClassroomTechnology, StudentEngagement, TeacherTraining, K12EdTech, Student Engagement, Tools for Teachers, Education, Canva, Student Learning, Workflows, Seamless Workflows, Lesson Plans, Transform Your Classroom, Time Saving Hacks For Teachers
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