Conway PD Palooza 2025 Day 1

Amanda Hunt, MLS

WiseUp Trainer

TX Middle School Library Media Specialist & Secondary Lead Librarian

@thenextgenlibrarian

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Getting Started with Adobe Express

10:05AM-11:55AM

See why creativity matters in today’s classrooms & libraries, what is Adobe Express, and how it can support student learning across subjects. This session covers the homepage layout, explores creative project possibilities, and guides you through a hands-on activity. You’ll also learn how to set up and manage Adobe Express Classrooms to organize student work and assignment and leave with ready-to-use resources to bring more creativity into your teaching.

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Beyond the Basics: Templates and Adobe Classrooms

10:05AM-11:55AM

Explore advanced ways to use customizable templates and creative lessons to support your curriculum. Learn how to create, remix, and assign resources—whether your own or from the Adobe Express library. We’ll guide you through building Classrooms, creating Assignments, enabling Class Galleries, and using real-time feedback to boost student collaboration and creativity. You’ll be ready to deliver dynamic, student-centered projects that amplify voice, deepen engagement, and showcase learning in meaningful ways.

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Create a Classroom in Adobe Express

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Showcase Student Voice and Reflection with Digital Portfolios

1:10PM – 3:00PM

Discover how digital portfolios can strengthen student learning, support assessments, and give students a powerful platform to showcase their growth. Explore different ways portfolios can be used across subjects to make student thinking visible and promote meaningful reflection. During the session you’ll create a digital portfolio and a reflection video using Adobe Express and leave with practical strategies to bring student voice and authentic assessment into your classroom.

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