ADOBE SPARK

Adobe Spark is an integrated web and mobile solution that enables everyone, especially teachers and their students, to easily create and share impactful visual stories (A Guide for Schools & Educators).

According to Sir Ken Robinson “Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status”.

Nowadays, most teachers are looking for creative ways to reinforce the EFL learning. Adobe Spark can be used as a visual art app that can give students the chance to express their thoughts and feelings even before they can speak. Besides, it is a fact that creativity within the classroom can improve self-esteem, motivation and achievement as they learn. That is why the implementation of this tool can be so favorable.

Moreover, Adobe Spark can be used as a tool to reinforce the writing skill because while students bring words and images together, they are unconsciously implementing language chunks that reflect what they have already learned about the target language.

·      Activities Teachers can use

Since this app provides three story formats teachers can take advantage of those three.

1.    Spark Page

2.    Spark Post

3.    Spark Video

Activities samples:

1.    Goal Setting

Students can create a Page or Post with a series of goals by the end of the school year. This Post could be created by the whole group at the beginning of the school year.

2.    Field Trip Project

Students can create a Page or Video to describe their field trip. They can even record interviews or their experiences about the trip.

3.    Reflection Post

Students can create stunning social graphics that carry positive thoughts. The teacher can ask them to share their creations with the classroom and in their social networks.

Here you will find an example of a class implementing this tool.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pxqQvL8rwA_g88Deks4gmBixwob8Vbv9

·      Consider that…  

•      The usage of this app is absolutely FREE.
•      When using or implementing technology in the classroom it is really important that all of your students have the capacity to fully understand the usage of the tool or app. Adobe Spark is rated 12+. That basically means that children under the age of 13 are not allowed to use it.
•     Besides, students require an account and login. That is why there is an age restriction.
•     It is advised always the teachers' supervision.
•     And finally the most important thing to remember is that it requires Internet access.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Also watch the video in order to know more about Adobe Spark

Lastly, 

Remember that, creativity is essential for students of all ages, and promoting technology and creativity is something that goes hand-in-hand. With Adobe Spark for education, you can implement both ways. Don’t wait more and get your classroom creative.