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Guided Learning Journals in Adobe Express: Fostering Curious Thinkers

This month's Adobe update, we are excited to show you how students can use Adobe Express to create digital learning journals. This guided activity encourages students to document their questions, reflect on new ideas, and explore topics that spark their curiosity. You can access the guided learning activity here: Learning Journal Guided Activity.

The guided activity provides a template and short instructional videos teaching users how to create the project. A fun and easy way to get started thinking creativity & curiously.

By capturing daily thoughts and discoveries, students practice being Curious Thinkers—a key trait in our Portrait of a Graduate. They learn to ask questions, seek multiple perspectives, and remain open to new ideas, building habits that will serve them in and beyond the classroom.

Building Digital Literacy with Adobe

Check out this quick video from Adobe on digital literacy:

Digital literacy is more than just using devices—it means understanding how to find, evaluate, and create information online.

Digital literacy is just one part of Digital Design. The digital teaching & learning department is committed to expanding our knowledge and expertise regarding digital access, digital design, and digital equity to support educators in facilitating the effective use of technology to enhance student learning. Every student deserves the tools and skills to fully participate in our digital world. As we support our Portrait of a Graduate with not only digital tools, but also digital skills, we’re committed to providing both the access and the know-how students need to thrive.

Check out this month’s featured resource: Text to Image Tips with Adobe Express.

This step-by-step guide gives teachers great examples of how to create hands-on opportunities with generative AI - letting students design, experiment, and communicate creatively. As AI tools become part of daily life, learning how to prompt AI thoughtfully is a vital modern literacy. These skills help students turn ideas into reality, solve problems, and refine their digital communication.

This focus on AI literacy directly supports our Portrait of a Graduate. By using tools like Adobe Express, students practice creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication—growing into resilient, responsible, and empathetic learners ready for a future where technology and human skills go hand in hand.

Explore the tips above to see how it can support your student's growth across all Portrait of a Graduate competencies!

Welcome Back to School: Building a Positive Classroom Community

As we begin a new academic year, we are excited to welcome our teachers back to school. We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating break, and we are eager to see the amazing things you will accomplish with your students this year.

Fostering a Positive Classroom Community

Building a positive and inclusive classroom community is essential for creating an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to learn. To help you achieve this, we would like to share six creative community-building activities from Adobe that you can incorporate into your teaching practice. Check out this back-to-school bundle from Adobe: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/XBglUMSkPzIF8?trackingid=WT7FHTVM&mv=in-product.

We are committed to supporting you throughout the academic year. If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to share your experiences with these activities, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help!

School’s out, and it’s time to relax! We’re wishing all our amazing educators a joyful, restful summer. While you recharge, check out what the Big 6 are up to on vacation:

  • Canvas is building castles and memories in the sandbox.
  • Nearpod is roasting marshmallows at Camp Engage.
  • Adobe is creating masterpieces in the art studio.
  • Google is on a cross-country roadtrip with Google Maps.
  • Canva is dazzling everyone at a magic show.
  • SchoolAI is diving into fun in a ball pit with Dot.

Enjoy your well-deserved break—we can’t wait to see you in the new school year!