MWISD Tech Tip Tuesday
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Adobe Spark for Education- #33
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What is Adobe Spark for EDU?
Adobe Spark for Education was released this past April that allows all educational entities to receive premium features for free. Adobe Spark EDU also allows the school district to manage IDs and create a safer search image.
Adobe Spark EDU offers three different products to school districts:
- Spark Post- lets your students create social graphics. You can start by remixing a design from the inspiration wall, or start from scratch. You can add an image, text, apply design filters, and apply photo filters. You can share it through email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more.
- Spark Page- Lets your students create their own web story, "webpage". With Adobe Page, students can bring words and images together in fun ways. You can play with a variety of layouts, add text, use your own photos, or pick from thousands of online images.
- Spark Video- Spark Video lets you turn your story into a captivating narrated video in just minutes. Students can present a report, explain a concept in class, or tell a personal story. You can start off using a blank slate, or you can use prompts to help guide you. There are thousands of images to use, or you can use your own. You are able to select a design theme, add text, and music to your video.
What Platforms Work?
- The Adobe Spark web application runs on Windows 7 or newer, and Mac OS X. Supported web browsers are Chrome 36 or newer, Firefox 31 or newer, Safari 7 or newer, Internet Explorer 11 or newer, and Microsoft Edge.
- Chromebooks are supported by Adobe Spark
- The iOS apps will run on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or newer.
How Does Logging On Work For Students?
ClassLink pulls information from Skyward, so students will not have to put in any information. Adobe Spark EDU will automatically roster and sign on for them once they click on the app.
Resources for Spark EDU
- A Guide for Schools and Educators
- Check out their Education Inspirational Gallery. This gallery has examples and lesson plans for how to implement the different Adobe Spark products into your classroom.
- 10 Exercise to Spark Original Thinking and Increase Creativity
- 16 Ways to Motivate Students in the Classroom Using Adobe Spark
If you don't see Adobe Spark on ClassLink... Click on the photos below to view the picture in detail to walk you through the steps of adding it to ClassLink.
Step 1
Click on the addition symbol up at the top left-hand corner in ClassLink.
Step 2
Choose Mineral Wells ISD Library. Search for Adobe Spark. If you don't see it, please let me know.
Step 3
Click the "add" button at the bottom right-hand corner of the Adobe Spark App. Then, exit out of that window and it should be on your ClassLink. If you don't see it, refresh the page.
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist Mission:
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/mwisd.net/edtech/home
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: 940 325 6404
Twitter: @janaleemartin