The Adobe Foundation and Discovery Education today announced a
partnership to provide curriculum and resources to help educators weave
digital media making into their teaching practice and actively engage
students in gaining critical technology skills. Launched at Discovery
Education’s International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference kick-off
event, the new Adobe Youth Voices Essentials curriculum will be shared
with educators by leveraging Discovery Education’s Discovery Educator
Network (DEN), a global community of educators who are passionate about
teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating and
networking.
Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) is the Adobe Foundation’s global philanthropic
initiative aimed at providing young people with critical technology
skills to better communicate their ideas, demonstrate their potential
and take action in their communities.
The updated Adobe Youth Voices Essentials curriculum provides educators
with access to a collection of resources, professional development
experiences, classroom materials and a community of peer educators who
have media-making experiences via the AYV program. Essentials’
curriculum, activities, video tutorials and webinars cover a variety of
multi-media platforms, including digital photography, print, Web design,
video and animation, plus guidance on how to exhibit student media
projects.
“Discovery Education is pleased to partner with the Adobe Foundation to
share this unique and innovative program with our network of educators
nationwide,” said Mary Rollins, vice president, Discovery Education. “We
believe that through this powerful curriculum, allowing students to
impact and affect change in society through transforming media, we can
give educators the confidence to help students explore their curiosity
and learn important skills that transcend traditional learning
experiences.”
“Discovery Education is a leader in family and educational media and we
share their commitment to empower educators to use digital media and
technology to inspire their students through breakthrough learning
experiences,” said Michelle Yates, director of corporate social
responsibility, Adobe and executive director of the Adobe Foundation.
“Launching the new version of Adobe Youth Voices Essentials at ISTE
among an audience of educational professionals and having Discovery
Education leaders be the first to preview it is an honor.”
Also at ISTE, Adobe Youth Voices will host four workshops three times
daily: Adobe Youth Voices Essentials in Action; Graphic Design for
Positive Change; Documentary Storytelling in the Classroom; and Social
Media and Exhibiting Student Work. Adobe Youth Voices youth media will
also be featured in the Corporate Spotlight session on June 26.
Additionally, on Monday, June 25, Adobe Youth Voices will be
participating in a panel series on Aligned Resources that strengthen
Digital Age Learning, focusing on the topic of school improvement and
educational visions.
About Adobe Youth Voices
Adobe Youth Voices is the Adobe Foundation’s global philanthropic
initiative that empowers youth from underserved communities with digital
media skills so they can comment on their world, share their ideas and
take action on issues that are important to them. By harnessing the
energy and insight of youth 13–18 years old, Adobe Youth Voices aims to
inspire a dialogue for change in their communities.
The program engages youth to express themselves through documentary
videos, photography, print media, radio diaries, animation, Web
communications and other media. The Adobe Youth Voices global network
now includes more than 800 sites, grantees and organizations in 52
countries. For more information, visit www.youthvoices.adobe.com.
About the Adobe Foundation
The Adobe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created and
funded by Adobe Systems Incorporated to leverage human, technological
and financial resources to drive social change and community
improvements.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education transforms classrooms, empowers teachers and
captivates students by providing high quality, dynamic, digital content
for grades K-12 and community colleges. Powered by Discovery
Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction
media company in the world, Discovery Education is the global leader in
standards-based digital media, professional development, assessment
tools and a passionate educator network to support districts in
accelerating student achievement. Discovery Education services like
Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Techbook and
Discovery Education Higher Ed, are in more than half of all US schools
and 35 countries around the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
