This tailored Canva training program is designed for Maldivian teachers who teach Dhivehi Language, Islam, and Quran using Thaana script. The course introduces Canva from a basic level to intermediate application, focusing on classroom visuals, Dhivehi worksheets, Quran verses, hadith posters, and Islamic educational materials. The program provides hands-on guidance in using Canva’s right-to-left features, Dhivehi fonts, and culturally appropriate visuals for teaching, classroom display, and community outreach. It empowers teachers to use design for more effective and visually enriched religious and language education.
Objectives:
On completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- Design educational visuals using Thaana script in Canva with correct RTL formatting.
- Create Dhivehi-language flashcards, activity sheets, and Islamic posters for classroom use.
- Use Canva’s templates and grids to produce clean, organized lesson materials in Dhivehi.
- Incorporate Arabic Quranic text with appropriate fonts and formatting into slides and visuals.
- Present and distribute visuals for school events, Qur’an competitions, Dhivehi Day, or Islamic Week.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- 15 Hours
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- Unit 1: Getting Started with Canva for RTL UseThis unit introduces Canva’s dashboard and focuses on right-to-left (RTL) formatting for Thaana and Arabic. Teachers will learn how to navigate Canva in Dhivehi context, choose appropriate fonts, and create simple RTL posters with culturally respectful designs.6
- 1.11.1 Create a Canva account and explore interface features.
- 1.21.2 Enable RTL alignment for Thaana and Arabic content.
- 1.31.3 Select fonts suitable for Dhivehi and Quranic Arabic text.
- 1.41.4 Design a basic Dhivehi quote poster or welcome banner.
- 1.51.5 Save, organize, and export your design for printing or sharing.
- 1.6Quiz 1Copy0 Questions
- Unit 2: Flashcards and Dhivehi-Islamic Learning AidsIn this unit, teachers will learn to design flashcards, visual aids, and classroom materials that support Dhivehi vocabulary, Islamic concepts, and Quranic memorization. Visual structure and RTL-friendly layouts will be emphasized.6
- 2.12.1 Design Dhivehi alphabet and syllable flashcards.
- 2.22.2 Create Islamic concept flashcards (e.g., Pillars of Islam, names of prophets).
- 2.32.3 Add Dhivehi explanations to Arabic keywords or ayahs.
- 2.42.4 Organize visuals in printable or display-ready formats.
- 2.52.5 Prepare a complete flashcard set for classroom use.
- 2.6Quiz 2Copy0 Questions
- Unit 3: Posters for Quran, Hadith, and Moral ValuesThis unit focuses on producing classroom or school-wide posters that present Quranic verses, Hadith, and moral reminders. Teachers will learn to combine Arabic and Dhivehi in visually respectful formats using abstract or geometric designs.6
- 3.13.1 Insert Arabic ayahs and format with calligraphy or classical fonts.
- 3.23.2 Add Dhivehi translations and short reflections.
- 3.33.3 Design Hadith of the Week or Islamic Reminder posters.
- 3.43.4 Use floral, geometric, or texture-based backgrounds for Islamic aesthetics.
- 3.53.5 Export and prepare posters for print or digital display.
- 3.6Quiz 3Copy0 Questions
- Unit 4: Designing Worksheets and Activity SheetsThis unit equips teachers to create subject-relevant worksheets such as tracing letters, Quran copywork, Dhivehi sentence completion, or Islamic comprehension questions. Layout formatting and RTL arrangement are the focus areas.6
- 4.14.1 Create worksheets with fill-in-the-blank, matching, or writing tasks.
- 4.24.2 Design tracing sheets for Dhivehi letters or short Arabic duas.
- 4.34.3 Format short stories or ayahs into reading and comprehension sheets.
- 4.44.4 Organize multi-page content as a booklet or PDF.
- 4.54.5 Finalize and export a worksheet set for student use.
- 4.6Quiz 4Copy0 Questions
- Unit 5: Presentations and Animated Visuals for TeachingTeachers will use Canva to build RTL-friendly presentations and animated visuals for in-class delivery or online sharing. They’ll create slides that combine Dhivehi and Arabic content, and explore Canva’s animation and video features.6
- 5.15.1 Present live or pre-recorded lessons using Canva slides.Copy
- 5.25.2 Use speaker notes and presentation timing tools.Copy
- 5.35.3 Share lesson designs via view-only or editable links.Copy
- 5.45.4 Collaborate with fellow teachers or students on a design task.Copy
- 5.55.5 Conduct a peer-reviewed classroom presentation using Canva.Copy
- 5.6Quiz 5Copy0 Questions
Yes. Canva supports right-to-left (RTL) text, which allows you to write in Thaana and Arabic. This program specifically teaches you how to format and align RTL text properly for creating Dhivehi and Islamic educational content.
No. This program is designed for teachers with no prior design experience. All lessons are beginner-friendly and explained step by step, using real examples from Dhivehi, Islam, and Quran subjects.
Yes. Upon successful completion of all five units and submission of your final project, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the training provider.
Requirements
- Must be a teacher of Dhivehi, Islam, or Quran in a local school or preschool.
- Must be able to read and write in Thaana script.
- Basic familiarity with using smartphones or computers.
- Access to a device (laptop or phone) with internet.
- Canva Free account (Pro features optional but not required).
Features
- RTL layout training to support Thaana and Arabic text formatting.
- Templates designed for Dhivehi and Islamic subjects (posters, charts, ayahs, hadith).
- Design culturally respectful content with geometric shapes, soft tones, and no human illustrations.
- Video and animation for verse recitation or dua slides.
- Certificate of Completion for all who finish the program and submit a final classroom-ready design.
Target audiences
- Primary and secondary school Dhivehi Language teachers.
- Islam and Quran teachers (both male and female).
- Islamic preschool educators.
- Teachers involved in Qur’an competitions, school halaqas, and religious weeks.
- Dhivehi typists, curriculum support staff, and teaching assistants.
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