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Hi ACE friends, One of my favorite parts of this community is how much we learn just by listening to one another. After our January meetup with Lauren and Rachael, and hearing how they use podcasting with their students to elevate voice and confidence, I kept thinking about how powerful audio can be for connection. I also know how full your days are! So this month, we’re sharing Creative Pulse, a short audio check-in designed to help you stay connected to the ACE Leader community in under two minutes. It’s a quick January recap, a few community shout-outs, a YAWL moment you helped make happen, and what’s coming up next. I’ve added a short audiogram to this post (created with Adobe Podcast) so you can listen right here. ⬇️ If you give it a listen, I’d love to know what you think! Grateful to be learning alongside you,❤️ Martha

Hello ACE Community! ✨This month, we’re introducing a brand-new direction for our Guided Activities!February kicks off our Design Skills Series, a monthly focus on the building blocks of strong visual communication.Rather than focusing on a polished final product, this series helps students learn how to think like designers making intentional choices that guide the viewer’s eye and communicate one clear idea.Students will explore the why behind good design, beginning with emphasis and movement!February Guided Activity: Learn Emphasis & Movement➡️ Try it here: https://adobe.ly/adobefebchallengeUsing Adobe Express, students create a simple poster that communicates one clear message by intentionally using contrast, scale, placement, and movement. It’s less about “making it pretty” and more about understanding why certain design choices work.Why This MattersThis challenge represents a meaningful shift in how we support creative learning. Instead of starting with templates that look fin

Hello ACE Community!! ❤️   November always feels like that perfect in-between moment: routines are flowing, creative projects are taking shape, and there’s still a little breathing room before the winter rush. This space is our monthly gathering spot to connect, swap ideas, and celebrate what’s happening in your classrooms, libraries, and maker spaces.   How to Join In Drop a link to your social post, video, or blog from November. Add a quick reflection: What was your favorite moment or biggest takeaway? Use the Reply button so everything stays in one thread (easier for us all to scroll and celebrate together!).   Not sure what to share? Try out this month's creative challenge: design a plush pal! Use generative AI to design a playful plush pal for someone special: https://adobe.ly/plushpal    Idea Sparks: Have students design plush pals that represent kindness, curiosity, or creativity. Create a “Plush Pal Parade” wall where ea

Title: ACE Global Book Club – Chapters 11-13 🥳 Hi ACE party people! This week we’re exploring robots, AR/VR, and AI-oh my! 🤖 Big idea: I really enjoyed the thoughfulness in layering in digital citizenship within these more complex topics. For example, while grappling with how to teach AI, Tim pointed out a perfect time to cover AI bias. On page 129, "This is also a good opportunity to discuss AI bias: students may not intentially add bad data, but if they are using a tool..." was discussed while teaching students how to add information into a dataset. By getting students to CREATE their own AI agent themselves allows them to truly understand how AI works. But what I loved about this project was that it was ambedded in the overall lesson idea of creating a work of art. I also have to give a call out to the many quotes and themes I noticed withint these chapters which was just simply, technology is cool. Hard stop. That's it. When we create opportunities

✨ ACE Leader Monthly Meet ✨Tonight was my first session — and I had so much fun! 🎉We were challenged to design a Plush Pal using AI image generation in Adobe Express, but I decided to give mine a twist — turning him into a robot to fit the theme of Digital Literacy. 🤖💜Meet RoboRoo —💡 Special Power: Digital Leader📊 Best Trait: Data-Driven Decision-Making💬 Catchphrase: “It’s a Code of Action!”Loved combining creativity with technology — can’t wait for the next meet! 💫

Every time I scroll through our forum, socials, or join in our meetings, I’m reminded that what makes the ACE program so special isn’t just the tools we use — it’s you. The ideas you share, the joy you bring to learning, and the way you show up for one another. This community is full of creative educators who lift each other up, who remind us that learning can be playful and purposeful, and who believe that creativity has the power to change lives...starting in our classrooms. So let’s celebrate that!Tell us in the comments: What do you love most about being an Adobe Creative Educator? How has this community impacted you, your students, or your classroom?   Your stories are what make this community come alive — every spark, every success, every “I tried this and it worked!” moment helps someone else feel inspired to create. Let’s keep that ripple going!Photo Credit: Claudio Zavala, Jr at ISTE 2024! 

Good morning,  I am so thrilled to kick-off our ACE Global Book Club.  This week we are diving into the Intro and Chapters 1-4. Did anyone else feel like the author, Tim Needles, totally gets them? I felt myself saying " Yes, this what I needed to hear" The entire time I was reading.  My biggest takeaways: Art is accesible to every single person and every single student. Art doesn't have to be traditional. It's all about letting our students explore and be creative. So many of us focus on all the compenents of STEAM, but forget to incorporate art.  Questions to discuss: How do we as educators build safe spaces to allow our students opportunites to learn from their failures and grow?  No matter what you teach, how do you intentially embed creativity and art into the curriculum and allow students to express themselves?Tim mentions that limitation breed creativity and critical thinking. Why does upcycling really reflect this

Hi Book Club friends.  This week, we are discussing coding, digital drawing & design, and 3D design, printing, and construction. My key takeaway: I know we have mentioned this in our chats, but I love how Tim integrates art with technology. He makes art accessible while also getting students to be creative in so many different ways. The scaffolding and peer interaction make all students creative in varying ways.  Questions for this week:  In Chapter 8, Time mentions the importance of coding. We know this is an important skill for many of our students. In what ways, do you make coding accessible for your students? Are there ways you integrate art with coding?  In Chapter 9, Tim highlights the power of peer feedback and collaborative drawing to make digital art more interactive and community-centered. How do you encourage peer interaction and feedback in your own digital drawing activities? What tech tools help you make this happ

Hi ACE people!! 👋This week we’re exploring animation, photography, social media, and podcasting (A personal favorite of mine😉)! Big idea: Embed projects/assessments into the actual world our students live in. When I read these 3 chapters, what really jumped out at me was the idea that all these projects were based out of the world around us and not just confined to the 4 walls of our students. Oftentimes, we as educators think just within the boundaries of our classroom; the big test, the school year, and oftentimes miss the opportunity to help our students reach out to their own world. I loved the explicit example lessons given for students so they could connect with the world around them and amplify their student voice! 🎙️️Question for you: When is a time that you've worked with students in amplifying their voice into their world? Did you have any constraints? Is school built for this type of work?  OPTIONAL: Include an image th

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Hello ACE Community!! ❤️   October always feels like the sweet spot of the school year. Your classrooms are buzzing, your library corners are cozy, and the creative ideas just keep coming. This thread is our monthly gathering place to swap stories, share wins, and celebrate the incredible work you and your students are doing with Adobe Express. How to Jump In Drop a link to your social post, video, or blog from October. Add a quick reflection: What was your favorite moment or biggest takeaway? Use the Reply button so everything stays in one thread (easier for us all to scroll and celebrate together!). Not sure what to share? Here are some easy ways to join in this month: Digital Citizenship Week | Oct 13–17Have students create a public-service announcement that encourages positive online behavior, protects privacy, or builds media-literacy superpowers. 👉 Try the PSA activity Book Bento Box + Generative AIInvite students to design a digital “b

  Welcome to the Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Leader Community – a space built for educators who believe creativity is more than something we teach. It’s also an important part of our growth journey.      Inside this community, you’ll find:  Conversations that spark curiosity (and joy)  Projects and ideas you can adapt across subjects and grade levels  Educators who share freely — what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next  Creative inspiration across all Adobe tools — from Express to Photoshop, Premiere, Firefly, and beyond  Leadership opportunities that help you grow your impact whether that’s presenting, mentoring, or guiding peers    You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up. ❤️  Americas: Sign UpUK & Europe: Sign Up 

There’s something special about reading and learning together. This fall, our community is diving into ACE Innovator Tim Needles’ STEAM Power—exploring creativity, curiosity, and innovation in the classroom.   Throughout the season, educators around the world will share reflections, ideas, and classroom takeaways right here in the EDU Forum, leading up to a live community conversation in November.   Jump in, share your voice, and see where the conversation takes you!👉 Join the Fall Book Club#AdobeEduCreative

💬 You Asked, We Listened!  Real updates, inspired by educator feedback    Hey friends 👋 So many of the best ideas for Adobe Express come from you, the teachers and educators who use it in the classroom with your students.    When you say, “I wish Adobe Express could…” our team takes note. This thread is where we’ll keep sharing the improvements that came directly from your feedback (aaand a peek at what’s in the works)!  Check back on this thread anytime to see what’s new, what’s next, and how other educators are using these updates in their real classrooms.  November: Two Big Updates! Educators, you have been loud and clear: you wanted easier and quicker access to podcasting tools for your students…and we heard you!   First, a HUGE shout-out to the educators and districts who have been advocating for easier access to creation tools that elevate student voice and showcase student work. This goes out to Victoria MacEntee

I see there's a link for ACE Leadership applications:https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ijs2lRHXCcBeu Do we apply for the ACE Leadership every year like we do the Innovator program? What's the difference between this ACE Leadership and your district's ACE Leadership?  Thanks in advance,Bobbie 🩷

One of the best parts of teaching is celebrating what our students create. Whether it’s a thoughtful digital poster, a multimedia story, or a collaborative class project. Those moments of creativity deserve to be seen.   With the new view-only Gallery links in Adobe Express, teachers can safely open a window into the classroom and invite caretakers, families, and school leaders to celebrate student learning.     Why this matters for educators Safety first. Student work is published in a secure, view-only format—no edits, no downloads, just a showcase. Celebration beyond the classroom. Share links in parent newsletters, school social media, or family nights so the broader community can appreciate student voices. Portfolio ready. Students can build collections that travel with them—perfect for college readiness, end-of-year reflections, or capstone projects. Admin-friendly. If your org has asset restrictions turned on, links will only be visible to members of the same or

Hi friends!   We heard you loud, clear, and with all the creative energy we love about this community. You wanted more spaces to connect, create, and learn from one another. So this October, we’re opening two opportunities for you to jump in - in whatever way fills your bucket. 💛ACE Global Book Club A worldwide read-along led by two of our ACE Innovators and joined by author (and fellow Innovator!) Tim Needles.  We’re reading STEAM Power: Second Edition to explore creativity, leadership, and the joy of teaching in a world that never stops evolving.The best part? It’s flexible. You can read, reflect, and respond at your own pace throughout October, with a live meetup in November to share takeaways and ideas with Tim himself. Join the conversation: adobe.ly/fallbookclub Global ACE TeachMeet What happens when you open a space for educators to guide the conversation?You get creativity. Collaboration. Community. This one-day, virtual unconference event invites you to

October got off to a great start last week and it continues this week with #AdobeEduCreative Community calls with our ACE Innovators and our ACE Leaders!   We have some very popular weekly Live Lessons with Dom and @Meredudd  coming up! World Mental Health Day always has a lot of classes tuning in and I'm sure the Premier League Live Lesson in a couple of weeks will be popular too! Did you know Adobe are the official Creativity Partners of  The Premier League?!      ❤️ Join an ACE Training: adobe.ly/acetraining🩷 Sign up to ACE Leader: adobe.ly/acesignup💙 Apply for ACE Innovator: adobe.ly/innovatoreurope🩵 Register for a Live Lesson: adobe.ly/livelessonsEnjoy an amazing October. A well-earned mid-term break is within touching distance!!

Hello ACE Community!! ❤️   One of the best parts of this community is seeing the creative ways YOU are bringing Adobe Express into classrooms, libraries, schools, and beyond. This thread is our monthly spot to gather what’s happening across the globe, celebrate each other, and spread the #AdobeEduCreative energy.   How to join in: Drop a link to your social post, video, or blog from September. Add a quick reflection: What was your favorite moment or biggest takeaway? Use the Reply button so everything stays in one thread (easier for us all to scroll and celebrate together!).   Not sure what to share? Here are some easy ways to join in this month:September Creative Challenge: The ACE QuiltTurn your classroom into a quilt-making studio! Students design their own digital quilt squares that reflect who they are — then combine them into a community quilt that celebrates shared identity. Try it here: adobe.ly/acequilt   Join Adobe Live: Internation

Welcome to the Adobe Education Community!   Educators around the world are part of this movement—whether you’re just beginning to explore creative tools with your students or you’re leading innovation across schools and districts, there’s a place here for you.   Here's how you can get involved: Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Being an ACE isn’t about requirements — it’s about a mindset. If you value creativity in learning, welcome! You’re already part of a community of educators who champion creativity.   As an ACE, you can: Connect with educators around the world in this forum Download and share your ACE badge to celebrate your creativity Access free classroom-ready resources, templates, and inspiration   ❤️ Download your ACE badge and join in today ❤️ Remix this link to share your excitement   ACE Leader Ready to take your creativity leadership a step further? ACE Leaders are creatively curious educators who want to ke

My Current Fav Discussions   Community Reminders ACE Community Monthly Share  -  also check out @always_clicking post on how her students used Galleries for sharing)   Become an ACE Leader - you should know that this is available to you and there’s so much learning and camaraderie that awaits from this amazing group of educators.   Learning Opps APAC Conference - see and learn from other education leaders around the world! Here’s an opportunity to do just that   Intros Add to Christine’s discussion to introduce yourself Hi from UK team   Ideas Marlissa’s prompting creating and Jeff Heil’s student inspo!  First Project Vibes - whew!   Quick Resource Adobe Express in a Snap

Did you miss September's ACE Leader Europe meeting?!   ICYMI...Here's a quick recap: ACE Leader Europe 6 Updates in 60 Seconds    We also talked about: New Live Lessons New ACE Training webinars New Activities tab on Adobe Express New Guided Activities (particularly aimed at UK themes) ACE Innovator Europe applications are open: adobe.ly/innovatoreurope   We also heard from @Bcscott36 and how he uses Adobe Express to engage pupils in his post-primary science lessons. Check out his latest Forum post and blog! Thank you Ben for your leadership and showing that science absolutely can be a creative subject!   If you want all of this goodness in your inbox and to join next month's call then sign up to ACE Leader and you'll also get your hands on the ACE Leader Europe Kit and an ACE Training Kit! Boom! Now that's a Happy Monday! Have a great week everyone!

Hi ACEs   The APAC Adobe Educators' Conference is on October 2 (APAC date), Oct 1 for the US.   It's free, virtual & on-demand.   4 Keynote options About 30 workshop/presentation options from APAC ACE Leaders/Innovators. The morning sessions are good for after school Pacific time if you want to join live. Otherwise, register for the recordings.

September's Toner Talks is ready to go! This is a great way to share short, quick PD for your staff!  Link: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:US:1ab95de9-74cf-4672-9254-e8466cc68275?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=otherThank you Shel McConville  for the ACE Innovator 20 in 20 slidedeck. This was super helpful when showcasing a guided activity! (thanks to Claudio Zavala Jr.  and Michael Clear  for sending me the presentation link!!)And big thanks to Martha Bongiorno  for her guidance for correctly sharing a remix template!! Teamwork makes the dream work!!

Are you a creatively curious educator who believes learning should inspire?Adobe is committed to inspiring creativity for the next generation and we want you to be part of the journey! The Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Leader community is a vibrant, welcoming space for educators who believe that learning should spark joy as well as curiousity. There is no secret handshake to get in - just bring your love for learning and be authentically you. Currently open to educators in the US and UK, the ACE Leader Community is a place to get connected deeper into the Adobe for Education ecosystem. You'll find our monthly meetups feel more like reunions with your favorite teacher friends, the creative challenges will make your brain do a happy dance, and you'll gain resources that you can actually use tomorrow. Plus, you'll be surrounded by real-world educators who get it. It's a space where your voice matters, your ideas are celebrated, and your growth is the goal. Get started at adobe.l