Oxford University Press and Canva Partner to Empower Future-Ready Learners
Oxford University Press joins hands with Canva to bring design thinking and digital creativity to Indian classrooms through the Keyboard computer science series.
In a major move to reshape the landscape of modern classrooms, Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Canva, the global leader in visual communication. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional textbook learning and the digital creativity required in the 21st century by integrating design thinking directly into the curriculum.
The collaboration focuses on embedding digital creativity into the learning process through OUP’s revised Keyboard computer science series. As automation and visual communication continue to transform how the next generation works and creates, this initiative seeks to move students beyond passive instruction toward active, hands-on creation.
Integrating Design Thinking into Computer Science
The partnership leverages OUP’s deep pedagogical expertise alongside Canva’s intuitive creative tools. By incorporating Canva-based projects into the Keyboard and Reboot! series for Grades 3 to 8, students will have the opportunity to develop essential communication and design skills. These projects are designed to be age-appropriate, allowing students to work with templates for presentations, logos, flyers, and even websites.
Key features of this educational shift include:
- Hands-on Digital Literacy: Students will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts, building confidence in visual communication.
- Advanced Tech Exposure: The Keyboard series covers critical modern topics including Python coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, IoT, Big Data, and AR/VR.
- NEP 2020 Alignment: The curriculum is designed to meet the goals of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), emphasizing experiential and competency-based learning.
Complimentary Access for Partner Schools
To ensure seamless implementation, all OUP partner schools that adopt the Keyboard series will receive complimentary access to Canva Education. This provides both teachers and students with professional-grade design tools right in the classroom, turning lessons into interactive and engaging experiences.
Recognizing that technology is only as effective as the educators using it, Canva will also conduct a series of teacher-training sessions and webinars. These programs are intended to equip educators with the skills needed to lead design-based, visually driven learning environments effectively.
Leadership Perspectives
Speaking on the collaboration, Sukanta Das, Managing Director of Oxford University Press India, stated:
“At Oxford University Press, we are committed to developing educational resources that prepare learners to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. By embedding Canva into the curriculum, OUP and Canva are empowering students to think like creators from an early age, using technology to imagine, design and bring their ideas to life.”
Megan Townes, APAC Lead at Canva Education, added:
“At Canva, our mission is to empower the world to design, and education is at the very heart of that goal. We are thrilled to collaborate with Oxford University Press to bring together their rich legacy of trusted educational content and Canva Education's intuitive visual communication tools.”
This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding creative digital learning across the wider OUP India ecosystem, ensuring that learners from Grades 1 to 8 are prepared for the complexities of a digital-first future.