Adobe, KNS To Develop Digital Literacy Professional Development Programs

Adobe and Knowledge Network Solutions recently reported they're teaming up on a new project to bring educators up to speed on digital literacy. The announcement was made at the 2009 National Educational Computer Conference (NECC) this week in Washington, DC.

As part of the partnership, KNS and Adobe have developed four two-day workshops covering the use of Creative Suite 4 and the Adobe Digital School Collection focused on the theme of inspiring environmentalism. The two have also developed a one-day course on Acrobat Connect Pro and Presenter. The two-day courses include:

  • Inspiring Environmental Action Through Graphic Design;
  • Inspiring Environmental Action Through Web Design;
  • Inspiring Environmental Action Through Video Production; and
  • Inspiring Environmental Action Through Photo, Video, Audio and Web Media.

The one-day course focuses on staff development using Connect Pro and Presenter.

All of the courses are being offered onsite. Pricing details weren't available at press time. Further information is available here.

About the Author

David Nagel is the executive producer for 1105 Media's online K-12 and higher education publications and electronic newsletters. He can be reached at dnagel@1105media.com. He can now be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/THEJournalDave (K-12) or http://twitter.com/CampusTechDave (higher education).

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Wed, Jul 8, 2009 Ganesh Subramanian India

Dear Dave, Your article on Adoble prompted to send this mail to you. I represent EZ Vidya www.ezvidya.com an educational services organization based out of India. Education and Technology is exploding beyond one's comprehension in this part of the world. We at EZ Vidya is trying to bridge the gap between what education is and what education should be. In this endeavour we have initiated a pioneering effort - Participatory Action Research in India and we have discovered quite a few amazing facts in the teaching-learning process and professional teacher development as well.We would be glad to share some thougths with you if India and Action Research interests you.

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