Canva adds 60 free AI and digital literacy resources through Common Sense Media partnership
The editable lessons for grades 6–12 cover AI literacy, misinformation, digital citizenship and online safety, with supporting worksheets and classroom activities
Canva Education now includes free Common Sense Media lessons addressing digital citizenship, AI literacy and online safety for grades 6–12
Canva has partnered with Common Sense Media to bring digital and AI literacy lessons into Canva Education, giving teachers free access to classroom resources covering online safety, critical thinking and students' relationships with technology.
The partnership introduces an initial collection of 60 resources, including editable presentations and supporting handouts designed for grades 6–12. Teachers can adapt the materials within Canva rather than creating lessons from scratch, with activities typically lasting between 20 and 40 minutes.
The first resources were made available in October, with the complete Common Sense Digital Literacy & Well-being curriculum following on October 15.
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit providing research-backed guidance on children's use of technology, developed the original curriculum. Its integration into Canva Education brings the materials into an existing lesson-planning and content creation platform.
Lessons cover AI literacy, misinformation and digital wellbeing
The collection addresses a range of issues students encounter online, from identifying misinformation and understanding digital footprints to recognizing cyberbullying and managing privacy.
Among the available resources are lessons examining the attention economy, personally identifiable information, online relationships and the role of AI in everyday life.
The curriculum also includes activities exploring how students assess online information, respond to digital communication and consider the consequences of sharing personal data. Older students can access dedicated AI literacy materials, including discussions about how AI is used and its implications for learning.
Each lesson includes an editable Canva presentation and supporting activities, allowing teachers to adjust examples, language and content for their classes.
Yvette Renteria, Chief Program Officer at Common Sense Media, says:
"Teachers are tasked with preparing students for a rapidly evolving digital world that changes faster than the average curriculum cycle."
Free resources arrive during Digital Citizenship Week
The rollout coincides with Digital Citizenship Week, running from October 19–23, and UNESCO's Global Media and Information Literacy Week, scheduled for October 24–31.
The partnership focuses initially on the grades 6–12 curriculum, which has been developed around topics including digital citizenship, media literacy, AI literacy and online safety.
Canva says it also plans to translate and localize the materials over time, extending access to educators outside the US. Further details about the languages and markets included in that expansion have not yet been specified.
The digital literacy resources are now available free through Canva Education, including the editable presentations and supporting classroom handouts.
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