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Speed Dating with Creativity: A Fast Track Guide for Library Media Specialists

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Session description

Fire up your creativity in this fast-paced session. Discover how to incorporate creative thinking with Adobe Express and become proficient in this powerful tool. This session equips you with the necessary skills to make a substantial impact on learning. Leave with access to pre-made templates and resources.

Outline

Intro: 10 minutes
What's your creative type quiz
Participants will take the What's Your Creative type quiz and discuss how important creativity is to learning.

Interactive modeling: 20 minutes
Model the features and show template examples.
Show participants photo editing, graphic design and infographic creation, digital story creation, collaborative features, and more advanced options Adobe Express offers. Show how the multiple options can be used to empower student choice.

Participant challenge: 10 Minutes
Participants will be given a creativity challenge. The educator's skills will be tested while they are given time to try out what they just learned.

Classroom Examples: 10 Minutes
Show participants examples and templates we use in the classroom.

Animate from Audio: 10 Minutes
Participants will be shown how animation from audio allows students to share their voices and thoughts. The participants will then create a short reflection on what they learned during the session.

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Supporting research

https://libraryleadershippodcast.com/148-advancing-a-culture-of-creativity-in-libraries-with-megan-lotts/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44199874_The_Power_of_Play_Fostering_Creativity_and_Innovation_in_Libraries

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Presenters

Meggan Ford

Coordinator of Library Media Services

Gwinnett County Schools

Amanda Hunt

Librarian

Comal ISD

Session specifications

Topic:

Library/Media

Grade level:

9-12

Audience:

Technology Coach/Trainer, Librarian, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Adobe Express https://new.express.adobe.com/

Subject area:

Technology Education, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

Facilitator

Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Prioritize authentic experiences