Wednesday, October 5, 2011

31 Spooky Ways to Integrate Adobe Software in Higher Education (Post 3/31) - Wandering Wednesdays - Adobe Education Technologies Blog



Readers,

While I am an intermediate user of Adobe products, I am an avid user of Google and Youtube searches to find innovative videos and step-by-step instructions to discover how to use a feature (or two) on Indesign and Photoshop.

This week's blog, Adobe Education Technologies, focuses on the integration of Adobe products in K-12 and higher education. This is a valuable resource for faculty members who seek to discover how to use the innovative features on the Adobe programs and who are also eager to discover ideas focused on how they can use the programs in their classes/departments.



Their last few posts focused on the following:






Personally, I am particularly interested in the Adobe FormsCentral! More information to come! Enjoy!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

31 Spooky Ways to Integrate Adobe Software in Higher Education (Post 2/31) - Adobe Education Exchange - 2011 Educators' Choice Awards Competition


Readers,



To begin the "31 Spooky Ways to Integrate Adobe Software in Higher Education" series with a SCARY OPPORTUNITY, I would like to introduce all of you to the 2011 Educator's Choice Awards competition!



The 2011 Educators’ Choice Awards



This competition is sponsored by the Adobe Education Exchange. According to the website:

The 2011 Educators' Choice Awards will recognize and reward Adobe Education Exchange members who submit the most innovative teaching and learning materials. Your fellow members will choose the winners of the Awards by rating one another's work, so impress your colleagues and compete for valuable prizes by submitting your best projects, lesson plans, curricula, and tutorials. For inspiration and examples, join or sign in to browse the resources on the Adobe Education Exchange.

This competition has a WEALTH of prizes! The higher education prizes are listed below:

Higher Education Digital Arts and Media
Grand Prize - Apple MacBook Pro 15” 2.0 GHz or Dell XPS 15 Intel Core i7-2630QM processor 2.0 GHz and Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection (ARV: US$4,398)

Runners-up (2) - Tablet computer (BlackBerry PlayBook 32 GB or Motorola Xoom 32 GB WiFi) and Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design, Web, or Production Premium (ARV: US$2,498/prize)

Higher Education Cross-Curricular
Grand Prize - Apple MacBook Pro 15” 2.0 GHz or Dell XPS 15 Intel Core i7-2630QM processor 2.0 GHz and Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection (ARV: US$4,398)

Runners-up (2) - Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S and Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design, Web, or Production Premium (ARV: US$2,648.99/prize)

Contest Timeline and Instructions

Adobe Education Exchange - THANK YOU for offering this GREAT competition! I think the higher education community will benefit from the competition and the GREAT ideas that emerge from this competition!


Register for this great opportunity TODAY! All entries are due by October 14, 2011 and voting ends October 28, 2011. Find out more information here - LINK

Sincerely,

J. Edwards
Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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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


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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