Updates to Adobe iOS Apps
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The Technology: Adobe
Adobe has updated several of their iOS apps and given them a new look and some new features:
The apps haven’t changed much. They work on the same simple premise: you choose a template, and add words, music, text and images to it. The app then takes that content, and uses it to create a final product. There are not many options for customization, and you are mostly locked in based on the template you choose. That may seem like it’s limiting (and, well, it is), but if you only have forty-five minutes for your students to create a product, it can also feel really liberating! To check out Adobe’s iPad apps, visit the iTunes App store. All are free to download and use. The only premium feature that you may want to purchase is a subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud storage plan, which provides additional storage. Additionally, it’s notable (and a welcome change!) that you can now sign up for a free Adobe ID in order to use many of the apps or you can use your Facebook or Google account. This is very convenient for those of us who already use Google and don’t wish to have another account. In Your Classroom
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Links You’ll Love
My word is nitpick – what’s yours? The Oxford English Dictionary (otherwise known as the OED) has an awesome site where you can find which words started the same time you did. This is great fun – and could be useful for students’ autobiographies (Lynn and Carol – I’m looking at you).
July 21 and 22 there is a virtual conference (meaning it’s delivered online) focused on STEAM and Arts Integration. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The conference is virtual, which means all the sessions and handouts are delivered over the Internet. The sessions will be presented live on July 21 and 22, and will be available by demand through July 21, 2017 (that’s a year, people). For more information about the presentations, visit the website at http://artsintegrationconference.com/. I’m offering to host an in-person gathering for my colleagues who want to attend the live sessions – sounds like fun!
If you’re looking for something to learn over spring break (or beyond), check out the Adobe Education Exchange. You can join for free, and they have a lot of self-paced workshops or collaborative courses. You can search by standard, grade or by product.
About
Debbie Harris is the director of educational technology at the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL. Involved in Jewish education for over thirty years, she has an education degree from Northwestern University with a concentration in instructional media and a master’s degree in professional Jewish studies from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. She is skilled in using and teaching desktop publishing, video editing, presentation and animation software; and consults and presents regularly on integrating technology into Judaic studies. Her students podcast, blog, edit video and create claymations. She co-chaired the technology track for CAJE 33 in Vermont, is a SMART Certified Trainer for SMART Notebook, and a 2011 recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
When not learning, teaching or writing about technology, Debbie likes to sketchnote and craft. She likes to knit, do calligraphy, sew, watercolor, paint fabric and just generally play with fun toys like scrapbooking supplies and anything with texture. Debbie travels to California every summer to paint tallitot with high school aged campers. Finally, she is incredibly proud of her two daughters; Lori, who teaches English at a community college; and Allie, who is the director of the URJ’s Camp Newman in California.
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Email Debbie here
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