Monday, October 3, 2011

31 Spooky Ways to Integrate Adobe Software in Higher Education (Post 1/31) - Introduction to the Series!



Readers,

Starting this week, I am starting a NEW series (at least for the month of October). I am very excited to explore one of my favorite software packages - Adobe Software. Over the summer, I received the Adobe Master Suite 5.5 in the mail and I have been super excited to use this software during the summer and also this fall! 

I have been an active user of Adobe Products for the past seven years. In fact, my first software program was Adobe Photoshop when I started working in the Student Services Department at Sam Houston State University. When our student graphic designers were away for the holidays, I was forced to edit event flyers by myself. Through this process, I learned key elements about Adobe software and I started to integrate Adobe software in my everyday life (designing logos, t-shirts, etc.).

Every week this month, you can look forward to some GREAT ideas for the "31 Spooky Ways to Integrate Adobe Software in Higher Education" series. This series is intended for everyday faculty and student affairs professionals (non-designers) who are interested in using Adobe Software Products (i.e. - Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) in their classrooms, student organizations, and departments!

Wandering Wednesdays - Adobe Edition
Every Wednesday, we will feature a higher education professional who uses Adobe software in their courses. We will highlight their blog/website, etc. If you would like to be considered for our special "Wandering Wednesdays" series on Adobe Software in Higher Education, please let me know! jennifertedwards@gmail.com




Freebie Fridays - Adobe Edition
Every Friday, we will feature a neat tutorial video on Adobe products. In addition, we might have some free giveaways throughout the week. Check back frequently!

Look forward to a wealth of great activities this month! Also, PLEASE send any Adobe activity ideas to me (jennifertedwards@gmail.com) and I will feature you (and your idea) on the Millennial Professor Blog!

Enjoy!

J. Edwards


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Friday, September 30, 2011

Tenure Revisited (5/5) - (Freebie Friday) Download a Free Song (or Two) from Amazon.com (Great for Grading and Commuting)!



Readers,

I love listening to music when I grade papers, conduct research, and organize my office. As a result, I was so excited to receive a free offer for a $2 MP3 credit for Amazon.com! For $2, you can download one (or two) songs from the website!

Click here (LINK) and enter FALLMP3S in the "enter your code" box!

Enjoy and take a SMALL break from the tenure process!

Thanks! About.com Guide Stacy Fisher!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards


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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tenure Revisited (4/5) - The Barry B. Thompson Service Award & Texas A&M University System's Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence


Readers,

This past spring, I was very blessed to receive two wonderful awards from my university! These awards were the Barry B. Thompson Service Award (LINK) and the Texas A&M University System's Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence (LINK). 

            

I hope these awards will help me in the tenure process because I work very hard in the classroom (and on the weekends). A wealth of people supported me in this tenure track process and when I am finally awarded tenure (if I am awarded tenure), I will dedicate this process to my family, colleagues, current/former students, and friends from across the nation.

Sincerely,

J. Edwards


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Tenure Revisited (3/5) - (Wandering Wednesdays) - National Clearinghouse on Academic Worklife


Readers,

Before this week, I did not know that there was a "National Clearinghouse on Academic Worklife". This website is offered by the University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women" and I look forward to actively exploring this website to read each and every article that they have to offer researchers.

Here are a few of their articles focused on tenure:

This website has the following pieces of information:

- Articles
- Research and Policy Reports
- Policies
- Demographics
- Additional Websites
- Narratives on Institutional Policy Change

Some of the most interesting interactive aspects of the website is the "join our community" and the "suggest resources for the clearinghouse" links.


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