Adobe, in partnership with Knowledge Network Solutions (KNS), is offering expert, instructor-led workshops that focus on integrating Adobe tools into school curriculums. Faculty also learn how to deliver staff development virtually. The KNS CREATE Course Series leads K–12 and higher education faculty through the process of using Adobe software in project-based 21st century classroom learning.
The curriculum integration workshops include the use of Adobe® Creative Suite® and Adobe Digital School Collection software for innovative teaching of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics as they relate across the academic curriculum. A staff development workshop addresses how to use Adobe Acrobat® Connect™ and Adobe Presenter software to create and deliver your own rich, interactive staff training to widely dispersed educators.
For the convenience of faculty participants, KNS instructors will come to your school to lead the workshops.
Download the workshop datasheet (PDF, 2.2M)
Contact your Adobe Authorized Education Reseller to find out more information or to purchase the workshops.
Workshops for Adobe Creative Suite
Faculty learn the essential components of Creative Suite as they create projects they would use in the classroom. While the sample projects have a science focus, participants will cover ways to integrate these same skills across other subject areas.
Inspiring Environmental Action through Video Production (12 hours over 2 days)
Faculty participants investigate the global landfill crisis and produce a digital video with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium software.
Inspiring Environmental Action through Graphic Design (12 hours over 2 days)
Faculty work in teams to conduct research on waste and recycling and then use Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium software to create advertising material for an Eco Fair.
Inspiring Environmental Action through Web Design (12 hours over 2 days)
Faculty embark on a quest to save a local city from a growing waste problem through the use of recycling. Working in teams, participants use Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium tools and technology to rally people to action.
Workshops for Adobe Digital School Collection (K–12 only)
Inspiring Environmental Action through Photo, Video, Audio, and Web Media (12 hours over 2 days, or Adobe Photoshop® Elements and Adobe Premiere® Elements in 6 hours during 1 day)
Using Adobe Digital School Collection (Photoshop Elements 7, Adobe Premiere Elements 7, Soundbooth® CS4, Contribute® CS4, and Acrobat 9 Pro) software, faculty will capture, organize, and present the water cycle of a local environment.
Workshop for Adobe Acrobat Connect and Adobe Presenter
Faculty learn to collaborate virtually for staff development.
Staff Development with Acrobat Connect and Adobe Presenter (6 hours during 1 day)
Using Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro 7 web conferencing technology, faculty participants learn how to interactively share video, applications, and voice connectivity to save time and cost of travel. Participants also use Adobe Presenter 7 to create content for "best practices" that can be shared with other faculty.
FAQ
Q: What is the Adobe Professional Development program?
A: Adobe, in conjunction with Knowledge Network Solutions (KNS), is offering expert, instructor-led workshops that focus on integration of Adobe tools into school curriculums. Faculty participants also learn to deliver staff development virtually. The KNS CREATE Course Series leads K–12 and higher education faculty through the process of using Adobe software in project-based 21st century classroom learning.
Q: Who provides Adobe Professional Development?
A: Adobe Professional Development is provided by KNS, our education professional development partner. KNS is an instructional technology consulting and services company that focuses on helping K–12 and higher education institutions maximize their use of technology to enhance teaching and learning for the 21st century.
Q: What are the basic purchase options and end-user costs for Adobe Professional Development?
A: Workshops are available for purchase in two forms:
- Single day or multiple nonconsecutive days at US$3,200 per day (suggested retail)
- Two consecutive days at US$6,000 per two day (suggested retail)
For a full description of the workshops and minimum number of days, see the Professional Development datasheet (PDF, 2.2M)
