Adobe AI Lunch and Learn Series
This Virtual lunch and learn series will introduce faculty to the basics of using generative AI to create with Adobe. Each hour-long session will cover a specific tool.
1. Getting started with Adobe Generative AI – Firefly and Express (Feb 5, noon) a. Generating images with Firefly vs. stock images b. Editing Firefly prompts and Generative Fill c. Adding type and graphics in Express d. Collaging with AI in Express
2. Using AI for postering sessions and printed graphics – Illustrator (March 5, noon) a. Overview of vector creation and color correction without AI b. Recoloring images with AI c. Creating vector images with AI d. Modifying AI Created vectors
3. Professional graphics and promotional images – Photoshop (April 2, noon) a. Basic overview of image editing with Photoshop b. Using generative fill to expand images for courses and videos c. Using AI to create a professional headshot d. Combining AI with Photoshop
4. AI for editing course videos – Premiere Pro and AfterEffects (April 30, noon) a. Basics of video editing in Premiere Pro b. Using AI to edit with text in Premiere Pro c. Using AI for motion graphics in AfterEffects d. Combining AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
Course Objectives:
Gain an understanding of implementing Adobe tools
Gain an understanding of Adobe tools basics
Gain experience using Adobe tools
Target Audience: Faculty and Staff
Enrollment is Open to anyone.
Use Brainfuse in Your Class
Course Description:
This interactive training session introduces faculty to Brainfuse, an online tutoring and academic support platform integrated into your class. Faculty will learn how to effectively incorporate Brainfuse services into their course curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement. The training will cover the features of Brainfuse, including live tutoring, writing lab support, and collaboration tools. Participants will explore practical strategies for promoting these resources to students and learn how to leverage the platform to support diverse learning needs.
Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
Course Objectives:
- Understand Brainfuse Features and Benefits
- Integrate Brainfuse into the Course Curriculum
- Promote Brainfuse to Students
- Support Diverse Learning Needs
Creating Accessible Presentations: PowerPoint & Express Tips
Course Description: Elevate your presentations with accessibility in mind! Learn how to design visually appealing slides that meet accessibility standards and use built-in tools to ensure everyone can engage with your content. Let's make your presentations shine for all audiences! Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us.
To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
Course Objectives:
- Learners will be able to design PowerPoint and Express presentations that adhere to accessibility standards.
- Learners will be able to utilize accessibility tools within presentation software to identify and fix accessibility issues.
- Learners will be able to integrate best practices for accessible presentations into their regular presentation design process.
Sparking Creativity: Students as Co-creators of Content
Participants will
reflect on their assessment strategies and will identify one or more activities
where students can co-create content. Through a dialogue and Think-Pair-Share
approach, participants will finalize one element that promote co-creation of
knowledge that they can incorporate in their courses.
Additional
Instructions: This training will be offered hybrid - in-person and online.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Adobe Institute
Description: Each Institute will consist of eight 45-minute sessions. Participants will be introduced to applications included in Adobe Creative Cloud, a tool that is free for all UTSA faculty, staff, and students. Attendees will be able to complete short projects that will give them the opportunity to produce artifacts that they can use to improve digital literacy in their courses. Participants may attend the sessions synchronously on Zoom or asynchronously on Panopto. Benefits eligible faculty who complete all projects and upload their work into Portfolio will receive a $500 incentive. This institute will be capped at 50 participants. |