Simplify, Design, Create: A Dive into Adobe Express

by Molli Boyd, Carver Elementary

Garland ISD now has free access to Adobe Express for students and teachers. Combine your skills and ideas with AI and watch the magic happen! Scroll on to see some of the wonderful applications of Adobe Express.

LET'S GET STARTED: Accessing Adobe  💻

1. Open Google Chrome                 

2. Click on Staff Apps

3. Find Adobe Express

4. By clicking Adobe Express you should be automatically logged in, if not then sign in with your school credentials or click sign in with google

YOU CHOOSE 💁

Start From Scratch

Here you can start by clicking create, or select one of the more specific options that are tailored to your specific needs; Poster, Video, Webpage, or Presentation

OR

Start With A Tool

My personal favorite include: Convert to PDF, Edit PDF, and Generate Image (AI)

OR

Start With A Template

Inspiration and How-To

Create A Flyer

1. Click the plus sign in the left corner 

2. Select the Square 1:1

3. Start designing using the tools

4. Include pictures/icons

For this particular flyer I started by finding a template and  made a new theme using the Carver Tiger colors. I also used the elements tool to add the computer, light bulb, and destination point.

Use a Guided Activity for Students

1. Scroll down and find "Guided activities for students" 

2. Select view all on the right

3. Pick an activity

4. Make edits if desired

5. Click Assign in the top right

6. Add a title

7. Add instructions

8. Assign to a class 

Design Visual Vocabulary Cards

1. Click the plus sign in the left corner

2. Select the Square 1:1

3. On the right select Media

4. Click generate image

5. Here you can describe any image 

6. Select the content type you desire

7. Press generate

8. Select and resize photo

9. Select Text in the tool bar

10. Add your text 

11. Click Effects in the pop out menu

12. Use the square button with the pencil to describe what you want your text texture to be 

13. Select and resize your text

LEARN MORE:

Adobe Express has so many great elements, and could be overwhelming, so they have included numerous video resources to help teach you important skills needed for the application. If you want to learn more go to the Homepage. At the bottom left corner of the screen you will see a lightbulb icon that says "Learn". Here you will see many video tutorials. I suggest the "Classrooms, Community, and Creativity: Educator's Guide" for getting started.

There are endless possibilities with Adobe Express. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If there is anything you have questions about, or want to learn more about, please reach out. I am willing to do a presentation one-on-one or in a group setting. I am anticipating wonderful design and activities. DIVE IN!