Adobe Educational Leader
Posted by Allanahk on April 19, 2008
So it’s pretty much official with a visit yesterday from Brenda Frisk from NextSpace in Auckland. I have been invited to be an Adobe Educational Leader and have registered for the Adobe Educational Leader’s Institute in San Francisco. There are 118 others globally so it is quite an honour. We fly out in July for a week of fun, learning and frivolities.
I have been invited to join my fellow AELs at Adobe’s San Francisco office as well as San Francisco State University’s Multimedia Studies Program (MSP) for hands-on work with the latest Adobe technology and open discussions on best practices in teaching and learning with technology.
At the institute we will:
- Take part in focused instruction on Adobe creative solutions.
- Learn new ideas for integrating digital tools into the curriculum.
- Talk with product managers and provide them with crucial feedback.
- Hear the latest about Adobe technology and what it means for teachers.
- Network and collaborate with fellow AELs on the latest innovations in teaching and learning with technology.
For a small town girl who has only ever been over the Auckland Harbour Bridge once it is a pretty big deal. It would never have happened if I had not opened my classroom walls and let people in through the power of Web2.0- blogging, wikis, podcasting, collaboration, networking and on-line creativity.
I will take you on this journey with me.
April 19th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Hi Allanah
Wow! That’s so cool - what an awesome opportunity for you. I certainly look forward to following your journey online.
April 20th, 2008 at 2:04 am
Congratulations Allanah! You’re an inspiration.
April 20th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Allanah - CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow I’m stoked for you! All this work you have done - investigating, creating, participating and sharing has opened doors for you :+)
I look forward to following your journey here. It is most exciting.
My wife and I are currently in Canada. Have just finished skiing in Whistler (so beautiful) and are now chilling (he he) with friends in Vancouver.
We head to San Fransisco on our way out.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Congratulations Allanah - this is SO fantastic!
May 15th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Fantastic news Allanah. I am extremely impressed with the way you have run with ICT. I know you will be a great role model for many teachers.
May 15th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Thank you Diane- I will take you with me when I go via my blog!