A simple, one-page planning and tracking tool to help students set goals, reflect weekly, and build the skills they need to lead their own learning.
Tired of repeating directions, chasing missing work, or carrying the entire classroom’s focus on your back?
The Agile Learning Canvas shifts the learning process from teacher-centered to student-driven. Students learn how to:
✔ Set meaningful learning goals
✔ Break tasks into manageable steps
✔ Reflect on their progress
✔ Build habits of responsibility and self-direction
This is more than a template — it’s a new routine for building ownership.
There are different types of Learning Canvases you can use and we have more coming! Choose one that fits and make the progress and process if learning visible!
The simplest version of the Learning Canvas, with a basic workflow of To Do, Doing, and Done
+ Feedback
We've added a Review and Feedback column to the mix! When a task slides into this space, it's a signal that it's time for some input. Whether it's a classmate, a group member, or a teacher, this is the moment for someone to step in, review the work, and offer their thoughts. It's all about collaboration and getting the insights you need to make your work even better.
+ Feedback + Small Powerbar
We've introduced a compact Powerbar at the top, featuring two essential categories to streamline your process:
Key Focus: This is where you outline your big-picture goals. Think overarching objectives, essential questions, big ideas, and why the work matters. It's the foundation of your project and learning, keeping everything aligned and purposeful.
Roadblocks: Whenever you hit a snag or need a hand, pop your task into this section. It's a clear signal that it's time to tackle this challenge head-on and seek help, encouraging everyone to focus on clearing the path forward together.
+Feedback
This canvas brings Goals and Tasks into your workflow, perfect for planning your work from finish to start with backward design.
The top Power Bar breaks down into four inspiring sections:
Key Focus: Scribble down your guiding lights here - the big questions and ideas leading your project forward. It's your project's guiding star, ensuring you always know which way to go.
Feedback: Unsure about something? This is your go-to spot for seeking advice and making things shine. It's all about improving and refining as you go.
Skills Focus: Beyond knowledge, this area is all about action. Here, you decide on the real-world skills you'll focus on and develop. It's your training ground for real-life challenges.
Roadblocks: Hit a snag? Note down anything blocking your path here. It's about identifying challenges early and tackling them as a team, so nothing holds you back.
+ Improvement Goal
Key Focus: This is where big ideas and key questions live, guiding you like a lighthouse through every part of your project. It’s all about staying on course and making sure you’re always heading towards your goals.
Improvement Goal: Positioned proudly at the top in the Powerbar, this spot shines a light on your team’s goal for getting better. It’s about focusing on that one key change you want to make in how you learn and work together.
Skills Focus: Here, we shift from just knowing stuff to actually doing it. It’s about picking a skill and really diving in, getting ready to tackle real-world challenges head-on. What skill will we master next?
Roadblocks: Spotted a bump in the road? This section is for calling out anything that might slow us down, turning obstacles into opportunities to find smart solutions and keep moving forward.
With a sleeker workflow, we’ve added Review and Feedback steps right into our board’s flow. This change makes sure every piece of work gets a close look and helpful feedback, building a strong culture of getting better and celebrating excellence together.
You can use the Learning Canvas is three contexts in the classroom:
The Agile Learning Canvas helps students build essential 21st-century skills—like goal setting, reflection, and self-direction—while aligning with leading education frameworks. It supports the competencies outlined in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards, Partnership for 21st Century Learning (Battelle For Kids), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Approaches to Learning, making it a powerful addition to any modern classroom.
🌟 (1.1 Empowered Learner): The Learning Canvas supports self-directed learning by allowing students to visualize and manage their learning goals and progress, embodying the essence of empowered learners.
🌐 (1.2 Digital Citizen): When combined with digital tools, the Learning Canvas enhances digital citizenship, facilitating responsible and effective online collaboration and interaction.
💡 (1.4 Innovative Designer): By encouraging students to map out their learning process, the Learning Canvas cultivates innovative design and problem-solving skills, pushing students to think outside the box.
🧠 (1.5 Computational Thinker): The structured yet flexible nature of the Learning Canvas prompts computational thinking, as students break down their learning into manageable steps, analyze patterns, and devise strategies for tackling complex problems.
🎨 (1.6 Creative Communicator): Utilizing the Learning Canvas, students articulate their learning pathways and strategies, enhancing their ability to communicate creatively and effectively, especially when digital platforms are involved.
🌍 (1.7 Global Collaborator): The Learning Canvas fosters global collaboration skills by encouraging students to work together in planning, executing, and reviewing their learning projects, thus promoting a cohesive learning environment across diverse groups.
PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS (P21)
🤔 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: The Learning Canvas encourages students to identify, analyze, and solve problems through the structured visualization of their learning process, enhancing their critical thinking capabilities.
🗣️ Communication: By mapping out their learning journeys, students practice clear and effective communication, discussing their goals, progress, and challenges openly.
🤝 Collaboration: The collaborative nature of the Learning Canvas promotes teamwork, as students work together to plan, monitor, and reflect on their learning projects, sharing insights and responsibilities.
💡 Creativity and Innovation: Encouraging the exploration of new ideas and approaches, the Learning Canvas helps students think creatively about how they learn and innovate in their problem-solving strategies.
🌟 Flexibility and Adaptability: Students learn to be flexible and adapt their learning plans as needed, responding to challenges and feedback with agility.
🔄 Initiative and Self-Direction: The Learning Canvas fosters initiative by motivating students to take charge of their learning, setting their own goals, and pursuing them diligently.
👥 Social and Cross-Cultural Skills: It enhances understanding and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures, as students collaborate with peers from varied backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
📚 Information Literacy: Through the process of organizing and synthesizing information for their learning projects, students develop critical information literacy skills.
🌐 ICT (Information, Communications, and Technology) Literacy: The use of digital tools in conjunction with the Learning Canvas enhances ICT literacy, preparing students to effectively utilize technology in their learning and future careers.
🎓 IB Learner Profile Attributes Supported by the Agile Learning Canvas
🧠 Thinkers: Encourages students to apply critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and solve problems, fostering independent thought.
🗣️ Communicators: Facilitates clear expression of ideas and collaboration through structured planning and reflection.
🎯 Principled: Promotes integrity and responsibility as students set personal goals and reflect on their learning journey.
🔍 Inquirers: Stimulates curiosity by allowing students to explore topics of interest and ask meaningful questions.
🪞 Reflective: Encourages self-assessment and thoughtful consideration of learning experiences to foster continuous improvement.
🛠️ IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills Enhanced by the Agile Learning Canvas
🧠 Critical Thinking: Supports analysis and evaluation of ideas, enabling students to make reasoned decisions and solve complex problems.
💡 Creative Thinking: Encourages the generation of innovative ideas and approaches to learning tasks.
📚 Research Skills: Assists in organizing and synthesizing information, enhancing students' ability to conduct effective inquiries.
🗣️ Communication Skills: Facilitates effective exchange of information and ideas through structured documentation and discussion.
🤝 Social Skills: Promotes collaboration and teamwork as students plan and reflect on group projects.
🕰️ Self-Management Skills: Aids in setting goals, managing time, and maintaining organization, fostering independence and responsibility.
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