Stacy+McCarson

Welcome to Stacy McCarson's Technology Presentation!


Welcome to presentation for Integration and Implementation for Technology. I am Stacy McCarson and currently my role is as an Instructional Designer for the Sales Talent Development team at American Family Insurance. I develop learning materials for our sales force which consists primarily of Agents, Sales Specialists, and CSR’s. Our team also works on projects for internal employees who work closely with the sales division. ||
 * ** About Me **

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software which can be used to create as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. InDesign also allows several digital publication methods ranging from interactive PDFs to iPad applications. InDesign CC is part of Adobe Creative Cloud, which gives users access to a collection of software developed by Adobe for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and cloud services. Creative Cloud, is a monthly or annual subscription service is delivered over the Internet and software then installed directly on a local computer and used as long as the subscription remains valid. You do not need to subscribe to all of the software programs to use InDesign and Adobe does offer teachers and those in education the ability to purchase these products at a discounted rate if you qualify.
 * ** Presentation Adobe InDesign **

Now, I am by no means an expert user of InDesign as I have only been using it about four months now; however, it is one of the main tools I use to create articles and the materials for our learners. There is a definite learning curve with InDesign, but once you understand its capabilities, it offers so much more than other programs you may be using like Word or Publisher. One of its functions is the ability to create interactive pdf’s, which allows the learner to participate in an activity while reading the content. This fosters more engagement and facilitates knowledge retention of the learner. ||

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 * Here is a great video introduction of how InDesign works: **


 * I created this as an example of an interactive pdf that could be used for students who are learning vowels **

---**Click on the link to view my video demonstration of how to create an interactive pdf:** Creating an Interactive PDF **** There are many other uses for InDesign in the classroom to support learning. You can create e-books, worksheets, even lesson plans can be designed with a more professional look than many other programs offer. With the connectivity to Creative Cloud, there are many apps to choose from and they work together to create the final product. For example, by using Illustrator, you can make supplemental clip art for an e-book that students can learn from such as this:
 * ** Other uses in the Classroom **

This is a tutorial that was put together on how to create a basic a worksheet in InDesign : How to Create a Worksheet in InDesign ||


 * ** ISTE Standards **
 * For Teachers: **
 * Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity - Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
 * Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments -Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the Standards.
 * Model Digital Age Work and Learning - Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

See this link for more Teacher ISTE Standards : ISTE Standards for Teachers
 * For Students: **
 * Empowered Learner - Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
 * Innovative Designer - Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.
 * Knowledge Constructor - Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others .

See this link for more ISTE Standards : 2016 ISTE Standards for Students

Adobe InDesign meets the standards of Creativity and Innovation, Technology Operations and Concepts. ||

Adobe InDesign offers many opportunities to create materials to enhance not only individual student learning but also as a group. InDesign allows Educators to design worksheets and other learning activities, that can be viewed both digitally or on paper. However, it may not be the best tool for every assignment. Some students may find navigation within a pdf difficult and a design within a program like Captivate may be a better option for these students. ||
 * ** Pedagogical Considerations **

Adobe InDesign offers Educators and schools discounts on their products which can be found here : Adobe Products for Educators For individual purchase, Adobe offers a free 30-day trial. Options after that vary depending on if you want just InDesign, $19.99/mth or all their apps as part of the Creative Cloud Suite, $49.99/mth. They offer additional plans too which you can find out more here : Discover Adobe Creative Cloud ||
 * ** How to Purchase **


 * ** Resources **


 * Using Adobe InDesign in the Classroom
 * Adobe Creative Cloud for Students and Teachers
 * Best uses for Adobe InDesign in Education
 * InDesign for Educators: The One Page Newsletter
 * Why You Should Be Writing in Adobe InDesign
 * 15 Great Resources for Learning Adobe InDesign
 * Back to School Special: 30 Simple Adobe InDesign Tutorials
 * Online Tutorials ||