NAF ASH WBL Storytelling Templates User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- NAF
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NAF ASH WBL Storytelling Templates
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: WBL Storytelling Templates
- Features: Data-enhanced templates for sharing academy stories
- Tools: Work-Based Learning Participation Tracker, ReflectionForm, internship assessments, student survey
Product Usage Instructions
Accessing the Templates
To access the WBL storytelling templates, you need a Canva account. If you don’t have one, you can create a free account on Canva’s website. If you already have an account, log in with your credentials.
Customizing the Templates
Once logged in, navigate to the templates section and search for the specific template you want to use (Advisory Board, Employer & Community Partner, Student, or Parent). Click on the template to open it. The first page of each template provides an overview of customizable fields. Review this information to understand how you can personalize the template according to your academy’s story. Scroll through subsequent pages to start customizing the content.
Additional Resources
If you are new to Canva, explore their Getting Started videos and free resources tailored for teachers to enhance your template customization skills.
Need Help?
If you require assistance with using the WBL storytelling templates, contact Zach Bokuniewicz, Assistant Director of Creative and Branding Strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use the templates without a Canva account?
- A: No, you need a Canva account to access and customize the WBL storytelling templates.
- Q: Are the templates customizable?
- A: Yes, the templates are easily customizable to suit your academy’s specific stories and data.
- Q: What if I need help with template customization?
- A: Reach out to Zach Bokuniewicz, Assistant Director of Creative and Branding Strategy, for assistance with using the templates.
Product Overview
Being able to share the story of your academy is an excellent way to showcase the breadth and depth of what your students are doing. Data enhances these stories and serves as a recruitment tool and way to inspire people to get involved. Having the data in this format can also be a way to celebrate success and guide your future planning. You now have a multitude of metrics available through tools including the Work-Based Learning Participation Tracker, Reflection Form completed by students after each WBL activity, internship assessments, the annual student survey, and more. It’s time to harness the power of this data to bring the story of your academy to life and share it! Through the following easily customizable Canva templates, you can create storytelling documents for multiple audiences. You can view what each template looks like on the following pages. To access the templates, you can create a free Canva account or use an existing account if you already have one. The first page of each template provides an overview of the different fields and how you can customize them and then you can scroll to subsequent pages to begin customizing the template based on what you want to highlight about your academy.
Advisory Board templates
- Provide information to celebrate
- Have information to plan or make changes
Employer & Community Partner (Current or Potential) templates
- Provide data that gives them insights into the academy’s work and impact on students
- Provide data that inspires them to get involved in WBL
Student template
- Show them why joining your NAF academy will benefit them
Parent template
- Show how their child can benefit from the NAF academy and what opportunities are available
- New to Canva? Access their “Getting Started” videos and additional free resources specifically for teachers.
For assistance in using any of the WBL storytelling templates, contact Zach Bokuniewicz, Assistant Director, Creative and Branding Strategy.
WBL Storytelling Template
Advisory Board Design Options
Partners Design Options
Student Design
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