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Check out our latest Big Six in 60 video, where we explore how Canva Whiteboards can boost our students' creative problem-solving abilities. As a district, we’re committed to nurturing "Creative Problem Solvers" as outlined in the JSD Portrait of a Graduate. In the video you will see one of our favorite new features in Canva that will organize sticky notes by topic, making collaboration and brainstorming for possible solutions to a problem a breeze. Let’s unlock the power of Whiteboards to spark student interaction and inspire solution-driven thinking.

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This month, we are focusing on the Creative Problem Solver characteristic of the Jordan Portrait of a Graduate. Creative problem solvers critically analyze information to draw connections and generate multiple solutions to complex problems. They embrace innovation, take informed risks, and use data analysis to formulate effective solutions.

Adobe products foster creativity by providing tools for visual expression, enabling students to experiment with innovative solutions and communicate ideas effectively. This month, we have a fun project idea from the Adobe Education Exchange. The "Design a Web Page to Share a Strong Claim, Analysis, and Evidence" assignment offers students a valuable opportunity to hone their creative problem-solving skills.

In this project, students will:

  • Evaluate Reasoning and Evidence: Analyze texts to assess the effectiveness of arguments and claims, sharpening critical thinking skills.
  • Express Creativity: Use Adobe tools to creatively present their analysis, solving the problem of how to convey complex ideas engagingly.
  • Apply the Design Process: Follow the design process to develop innovative and effective web page solutions that clearly communicate their findings.

This assignment encourages students to think creatively in so many ways. By engaging in this project, students become adept at using the design process to address real-world challenges and generate imaginative solutions.

Explore this project on Adobe Education Exchange to inspire your students and cultivate their creative problem-solving skills!

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Happy Halloween! Discover the tricks and treats Google has in store for you this October.

Need to customize a Google app URL for your learners? The Sir Links-a-Lot Chrome extension allows you to easily create templates, force copies, generate previews, or convert URLs to PDFs with a single click.

GEG Utah kicked off the year with their first meetup! Co-leader Emma Moss introduced the annual theme, "Cultivate and Innovate with Google," and showcased Google's Musical Canvas, an engaging student activity blending AI, art, and music.

Eric Curts from “Control Alt Achieve” shared Halloween-themed educational activities with Google tools including:

🎃 Build a Jack-O-Lantern with Google Slides

👻 Halloween Rebus Stories with Emojis and Google Docs

🦇 Halloween Drag and Drop Poetry with Google Drawings

💀 Skittles and Google Sheets Math Activities

Google News- October 2024 by kelli.cannon

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Discover how to elevate your classroom presentations with Canva in our latest video from the "Canva Conversations with Colby" series.  This video showcases the ease and creativity Canva offers. Learn how to start inspired with thousands of ready-to-use templates, make quick edits to personalize your presentation, and seamlessly import and enhance your existing Google Slides. Plus, explore Canva's AI tools like Magic Write and Magic Design to effortlessly generate text and designs. Watch now and see how Canva can transform your teaching experience!

Presentations - Canva Conversations with Colby (final) by colby.hawkins