Educator Day is a half-day complimentary session during the pre-conference of Adobe MAX designed to bring creative educators together to spark inspiration. Join us as we explore strategies for teaching creative problem solving, in addition to ideas and resources that develop skills for present and future careers. Educator Day will feature expert speakers from both industry and education, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with thought leaders.
Date, Time, and Location
Sunday, October 14th 2018
2:00PM - 8:30PM
Indigo Hotel, Orpheum Ballrooms A&B, Third Floor
899 Francisco Street
Los Angeles, California
Agenda
2:00PM - 6:30PM
Introduction from Adobe Education Team
Creative Problem Solving Panel: During this panel, attendees will hear from the perspectives of educators, an industry professional, and a student regarding the creative problem solving skills needed in the classroom and how those skills translate to present and future creative careers. (Sylvia Vaquer, SocioFabrica, Eric Cornish, Miami Dade College, Michael Hernandez, Mira Costa High School, and Samuel Houser, Halla)
Break
Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Workshop: During this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn about creative problem solving and design thinking in the classroom using Adobe XD. Adobe Education Leaders will share classroom applications that attendees can implement in their own classrooms. (Tara Knight, Adobe, Mark Shufflebottom, Sheridan College, and Matthijs Clasener, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam using principles from Stanford d.school)
Keynote: Shifting Relationships: Social Design Education and Practice (Mike Weikert, Founding Director, Center for Social Design & MA in Social Design, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA))
6:30PM - 8:30PM: Reception on The Indigo Hotel Rooftop Terrace
Attendance is complimentary and does not require an Adobe MAX pass. However, attendees must register through the link above to participate.
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