Inspire Your Students to Dream Bigger Than the Classroom Walls
Imagine a city of the future. One where smart technology, green spaces, and innovation shape the way we live, work, and move.
Now, imagine your students designing that city.
That’s why we’ve created a hands-on, practical event that cuts through the noise and gives you real strategies to integrate AI into your school.
The Future Cities Design Competition invites young thinkers (ages 8-12) to step into the role of urban innovators and bring their vision to life using Canva.
This isn’t just another classroom project—it’s a real-world challenge that could see your students presenting their ideas on a national stage.
This is a roundtable-style, interactive workshop designed for school leaders who are ready to make a difference – right now.
Why Get Involved?
Hands-on digital learning that aligns with future-ready education.
Creative collaboration
Teams of 2-4 working together on something big.
Inspire problem-solvers
Exploring smart cities, sustainability, and urban innovation.
Showcase student talent
Winners get to present at the My Digital Makerfair in Kuala Lumpur.
A poster that turns heads.
A presentation that captivates.
A short video or animation that brings their ideas to life.
Students will design a media campaign showcasing their vision for a smarter, greener city in 2050.
They’ll create:
What’s the Challenge?
All designed using Canva’s creative tools.
Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, visual impact, and sustainability focus.
Key Dates
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Sign Up Closes:
15th March 2025
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Project Work:
March - July 2025
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School Winners Announced:
August 2025
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Final Showcase:
21-23rd November at My Digital Makerfair (WTC Kuala Lumpur)
Why Teachers Love This
This competition is more than a creative exercise—it builds real-world skills your students will use for life:
Problem-solving & critical thinking
Collaboration & communication
Digital fluency & storytelling
It’s engaging, future-focused, and makes learning fun.
Need more info? Have questions? Contact us at support@usingtechnologybetter.com.
🚀 Brought to you by the dreamers at Canva & Using Technology Better