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I was excited to lead the session for students, at Stranmillis University, showcasing Adobe Express. Participants had the opportunity to explore a number of features and guided activities. It is always a pleasure to meet future creative educators.  Here are some of our creations using generative AI, designing bento boxes that showcase elements of our favourite books:https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:EU:244ae05a-eb32-4422-91bb-37ed3605a0f2?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other 

my bento box

It was great to have so many ACEs involved in the APAC Adobe Educators' Conference that was held last week as a virtual event resulting in a treasure-trove of resources for K-12 & Higher Ed educators. Check out my post about the event, view the sessions that are most relevant to you and share the conference site with your colleagues - https://adobe.ly/APAC-Edu-Conference25

Mystery Book Bento Boxes are great for the library or RLA class! Students create the artifacts to describe a book (or books) and then they have to guess each other's based on the items displayed in the box! *Add that text evidence must be present to the rubric and align it to Standards for an awesome mystery lesson this fall!

Anyone else having trouble downloading student work in Classrooms? I tried last week and again today and I'm getting the same error message: We encountered a problem downloading your file. Try again later.  

Want to make you marking and lessons more engaging? Then check out this blog I co-wrote with an english on using video media in science and english lessons. The Power of Pupils Creating Video Media in the Classroom - Teaching and Learning Blogs - St Albans School Sadly the hyperlinks no longer work due to me changing schools. However I have uploaded them to a new Adobe video link here Power of Video Media in the classroom

My Middle school advanced graphic design students used Adobe Express to create biographical infographics honoring influential Hispanic figures. This project highlights both their design skills and their ability to communicate cultural significance through visual storytelling.https://new.express.adobe.com/galleries/published/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:bb156b7a-f302-4b78-98ca-7c5e83b210bb 

Looking for classroom-ready templates that are practical, purposeful, and designed by educators who know exactly what you need? The new Creative Educator Collections are here to save you time and spark fresh ideas.   From group project organizers and classroom schedules to student shout-outs and research guides, these templates are built by teachers, for teachers so you don’t have to start from scratch. Meet the amazing educators behind the first collections: Dr. Karina “Q” Quilantan-Garza – Award-winning school librarian sharing her passion for vibrant library programs and student engagement. Camille Strode – Veteran art teacher offering her top three templates to help transform your classroom vibe. Donnie Piercey – Kentucky Teacher of the Year and 4th-grade teacher with a collection to help you build a creative classroom community. Jessica Pack – California Teacher of the Year and Moviemaking in the Classroom author sharing storytelling templates straight from her m

Activities in Adobe Express for Education offer a classroom-ready experience with standards-aligned templates, subject-specific content, and Guided Activities. Discover Activities in Adobe Express! Your shortcut to creative, standards-aligned teaching. Save time with plug-and-play templates, easily integrate creativity into core subjects, and feel confident your projects support learning goals. Everything is organized by educator needs – no searching required.

Morning! Great live stream with Martin and Ricardo. They shared some great resources and tips. Looking for a link to the Text To Image Tips if anyone could share it please. Thanks!

Teachers, we’ve all been there—spending hours generating QR codes for all manner of things, only to end up buried under them. With Adobe Express for Education, your students can create their own safe, free QR codes — all in the browser. What's your craziest QR code experience??

Absolutely honored to be hosting a global celebration of creativity and courage -- and thrilled for another opportunity to welcome New York Times best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds and his dynamic twin brother, author and professor Paul Reynolds, to our upcoming Adobe Live EDU Edition livestream celebrating International Dot Day!Find more info + registration here: adobe.ly/adobeliveeduSave the date! Plan to join with your students and learning communities on September 16 as we go LIVE at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. Peter and Paul will share about what it means to create bravely, we'll hear Peter share a reading from The Dot, and we'll get a peek into his creative process. Plus -- we'll create together using a super special remixable Adobe Express for Education template we've prepared just for you!This will be a global celebration, so get ready to "Make your mark!" Tag your EDU friends, let your classroom neighbors know, and help us spread the word... International Dot Day is coming

Happy Friday! I was scrolling through some of the professional learning opportunities, and I noticed I had some items I completed last year, and I did not receive credit for them. Who's the best person to reach out to about this? 

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Hi everyone, Alex Isaacs here 👋I’ve created a fun Adobe Express + Mote template perfect for the season of gratitude! Students generate an animal character in Express, then use Mote to add a voice. With the Animate Character (mouth only) feature, their creations come alive.🎨 This template is great for:Thanksgiving gratitude messagesELA “character interviews”Quick storytelling projectsSEL Affirmations👉 Remix the design:https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:fa45ced2-2ca6-4a53-807d-36ff385cfe2a?category=searchRemix the Design Here: 

I have been co-teaching with the art teacher on symmetry. The math coach is especially impressed that students are learning about reflective and rotational symmetry with all of the Express options.  We plan to print student work and would like them to be able to pick their favorite. The problem is, that they can only turn in one page on the assignment. If drawings allowed for making additional pages, students could make several pieces of art in one place and turn it in.

Fed up of fighting with your green screen?! Adobe Express has got you covered!   Remove the background from any video with one click. Record yourself directly inside the app, then browse the Adobe Stock library for a new background, import your own, or generate something brand-new with the amazing AI text-to-image - all without stepping out of Express!   What's your favourite video tip in Adobe Express?  

Looking for an activity to kick off the school year on the right foot? Why not have your middle schoolers share their voice in an authentic way by creating class expectations using their Gen Alpha slang. Check out the example:Following an "I do", "We do", "You do" approach:First share your teacher-generated model like the one above.Then give an example of a class expectation like "Respect others when they're speaking" and have them turn and talk to share out how they would translate the class expectation using Gen Alpha slang. Sample responses could be "Let them cook" or "Don't talk over the main character".Finally have students create their own posters in Adobe Express using this template. Have students generate their own images using AI and write their class expectation with translation.  Wishing you all a great start to the school year! 🙂

Level up Wax Museum this year. This is a great way for students to share their speeches with the wider community or families that are unable to attend in person. It is also ideal for those who are unwilling or unable to present in person or on camera.Use the cover of a Who Was...? book and Animate with Audio (using one of the cartoon mouths) to make their subject come alive!Template: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9bd4b650-4423-439f-935e-8a4b91a90a6b?category=search

I use a mood board as a quick SEL project for each grade level. It also helps to review numbers, vocabulary, and adjectives.  My fifth graders make them each year and I use them throughout the year as my SEL activity for all grade levels.  Template link attached. https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:002ac431-8cc3-4736-9cc3-5f733bf3d1d6?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other 

We're back to school and getting creative! Share your learning portfolio here, friends!

BTS Features in Adobe Express for Education   What's your top pick?

We recently celebrated the 1 Year Anniversary of Guided Activities inside Adobe Express for Education... and that has me wondering, what is your favorite Guided Activity?To be honest, I don't know if I can pick just one as my favorite -- I love them all! Guided Activities bring learning to life in such dynamic ways across grades and content areas. Here are 3 ways Guided Activites set everyone up for success:1) Guided Activities are Ready -to-use, Standards Aligned Creativity BoostersYou don't need to start from scratch! Aligned with educational standards and designed to support critical thinking, communication and digital literacy - Guided Activities make it easy for teachers to meet learning goals while engaging students with meaningful content creation.   2) Guided Activities are Scaffolded for All Learners Each activity includes a step-by-step video guide as well as text based directions. These supports make content accessible for all skill levels - Guided activities provi

I created this project as a quick way to teach image generation, text input, background and elements.  Studnets create their own monster and then either use the prompting sentences or write their own complete sentences or story about their monsters. https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9e4e21d8-5e63-40b3-a0f9-112e20e56c5e?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other 

Ciara and I are excited to be part of the Ulster University Digital Summer scheme showcasing Adobe Express. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a number of features and create their own online portfolio. We're delighted to be working with such an amazing group of future creative educators.