(Adobe Logo and Symbol, Meaning, History, PNG, n.d.)
You may have heard of Adobe software if you are a writer, graphic designer, and/or videographer. Adobe is used by many people who have careers in digital technology. Adobe is also a great resource to use in the classroom, allowing students to become creative in their classwork. "One of the biggest hurdles students and professionals face in breaking into writing-intensive careers is overcoming the obstacle of learning seemingly complex design software" (Lawrence, 2022, p.109 ). Learning how to use Adobe can be beneficial to students in the future. Students who are inspiring writers will have a high advantage in the job market if they are familiar with Adobe. This knowledge can enhance a writer's job application (Lawrence, 2022). Below is an infographic on how using Adobe is beneficial in today's classroom.
Adobe in the Classroom (Infographics) by Shania Moore
What is Adobe's role in Education?
If you go to any classroom today, you will see how teachers integrate technology into their lessons and students' learning. Technology is going nowhere, and it is steadily advancing every day. That is why digital literacy is essential. Having digital literacy will prepare students for the future workforce. Adobe promotes teaching and developing digital literacy capabilities. Creative thinking, critical thinking, storytelling, and collaboration are recognized as essential skills to help prepare students for their future careers(Anon, 2022). Allowing students to be creative should be more integrated in the classroom. This will enable the classroom to become more student-led and less teacher-led. Students expressing their feelings and imagination is beneficial. This will also foster an attentive classroom.
Adobe looks complicated, so many educators and students stray from the software. However, Adobe has many training videos users can use (Lawrence, 2022)." Adobe is used in almost every company in North America; Adobe is used to create your favorite billboards, print brochures, and social media advertisements" (Lawrence, 2022, p.110). Do not be discouraged from using Adobe. It has many pros for educators and students, no matter their education level.
(Creating Engaging Lessons with Adobe Express, n.d.)
References
What is Adobe doing in education? (2020, March 12). Academia the Technology Group. https://academia.co.uk/what-is-adobe-doing-in-education/
Lawrence, D. (2022). Digital writing : a guide to writing for social media and the web. Broadview Press.
Adobe logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG. (n.d.). https://1000logos.net/adobe-logo/
Creating Engaging Lessons With Adobe Express. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJpbs1X13tA
Shania, I really enjoyed reading this post. I completely agree with you that technology is not going anywhere, but instead, it is only advancing. It is a skill that students must become proficient at navigating. I have never used Adobe in my classroom before, but after reading your infographic and blog, it seems less daunting! I know that the digital design platforms are beneficial for students because humans are such visual learners (Lawrence, 2022). Also, I love your blog theme and layout. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree that adobe is a useful tool in the classroom. It can be complicated to learn, but is worth learning for the sake of the students. The freedom of being able to stack layers of media is very useful for interactive teaching and is what sets adobe apart. "The power of Adobe software essentially lies in one key idea: it allows layers of media to be stacked on top of one another, and it allows the independent editing of each layer." (Lawrence 108).
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Lawrence, D. (2022). Digital writing: a guide to writing for social media and the web. Broadview Press.
I am so happy that I saw this blog! I have always seen adobe pop up on my computer but I always ignored it, not knowing what it was for. I have never used it but now I think I will give it a try! I'm glad you mentioned that it can be used for templates because I am always looking for new ways to crate worksheets and engaging anchor charts. Laurence says, While adobe software may look complicated, there are countless training tools and and approaches that can help users to master these applications (2022, p 110)."
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Lawrence, D. (2022). Digital writing: a guide to writing for social media and the web. Broadview Press.