Creativity is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in classrooms—it’s now an essential ingredient for meaningful and lasting learning.

Encouraging and engaging pupils through creativity not only helps them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but it also begins to foster their love for learning. 

Yet, with many teachers today grappling with challenges like declining engagement, a broad spectrum of learning styles, and increasing pressures to meet attainment goals, there’s often very little time left to enable creativity to flourish.

So… Why does creativity matter in education?

Creativity is a subtle, yet powerful driver of success that enables learners to explore ideas, solve problems, and collaborate in innovative ways. Creativity fosters deeper engagement and helps pupils to build the confidence needed to tackle challenges both in and out of the classroom. Studies have shown that creative activities can significantly improve academic attainment by making lessons more memorable and appealing to a wider range of learning styles.

However, despite its importance, and like anything ‘alternative’, integrating creativity into the curriculum isn’t without its challenges. Teachers often have to navigate a labyrinth of digital tools, apps, and platforms, each with separate logins and systems, which can waste valuable time, cause unnecessary stress and distractions in the classroom.

These logistical hurdles can discourage the use of tools designed to inspire creativity and leave pupils without the hands-on experiences they need to thrive.

This is where Skolon comes in.

Skolon is helping schools and MATs to make a difference by offering seamless, secure access to powerful tools – such as access to Canva through our platform. This enables teachers to bring creative and innovative approaches into their classrooms in literally just a few clicks. 

Our partnership with Canva provides a versatile suite of design tools, opening endless possibilities for creative projects that engage students and develop essential skills.

For example:

Digital storytelling: Pupils can craft visual narratives that enhance their storytelling abilities, from designing storyboards to creating multimedia presentations.

Collaborative poster design: Group projects come to life as pupils work together to create visually compelling posters, combining research with teamwork.

Multimedia assignments: Pupils can design infographics, videos, or slideshows, building their digital literacy and communication skills while engaging with the curriculum.

Skolon is helping schools to meet their goals

Skolon’s partnership with Canva creates meaningful change in the classroom by addressing some of the common challenges mentioned above. By making learning more interactive, these tools help capture students’ attention and cater to diverse learning styles, whether visual, collaborative, or hands-on.

For example, if during a history lesson a teacher used Skolon to access Canva for a project, pupils could be encouraged to design a timeline of key historical events, complete with visuals and annotations instead of a text heavy word document. 

This approach not only enhances understanding but also builds teamwork and creativity as students collaborate on the project.

Realistic examples like this highlight how Skolon and Canva work together to transform traditional lessons into dynamic experiences that foster innovation, encourage active participation, and equip students with future-ready skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

Why Skolon is the ideal platform to help drive creative learning

Skolon isn’t just a tool—it’s a secure gateway to a more creative, efficient, and inclusive learning environment. Here’s why:

Streamlined access: Skolon’s single platform ensures that all pupils, regardless of their technical expertise or background, can access tools like Canva effortlessly, for example, by using Skolon Pass.

Secure and compliant: Skolon prioritises data protection, ensuring a safe and compliant digital learning space for every user.

Time-saving for teachers: With its intuitive design and time-saving features, Skolon reduces the administrative burden, allowing teachers to focus on integrating creativity into their lessons.

(But even if you’re stuck for ideas on how to incorporate creativity into your lessons, you can use Skolup for inspiration! Find out more about Skolup here!)

By bridging the gap between creativity and accessibility, Skolon empowers educators to unlock their pupils’ potential without added stress.

Unlock creativity and collaboration with Skolon

In today’s classrooms, creativity is more than a buzzword—it’s a necessity for engagement and success. With Skolon, teachers can seamlessly access tools like Canva to inspire creative thinking, enhance collaboration, and improve learning outcomes.

Now is the time to take your classroom to the next level. Explore how Skolon can simplify access to creative tools and transform your teaching experience. Click here to book a demo or learn more about how Skolon can support your school.