Meet Aqua by Adobe: The Free Creative Playground Putting Kids in the Driver's Seat

About this episode

In this episode, Jeff Bradbury discusses Aqua, a free creative app for kids introduced by Lydia Hall from Adobe, focusing on its impact on student creativity and integration of technology in education.

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Lydia Hall from Adobe introduces Aqua, a free creative app for kids that fosters artistic expression and innovation. We explore how Aqua supports student creativity, privacy, and future skills, along with insights on integrating AI and tech tools in education. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, " Impact Standards ." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning: Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported. Curriculum Design and Implementation: Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels. Effective…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Bradbury

Guest: Lydia Hall

Topics covered

• educational technology
• student creativity
• artistic expression
• AI in education
• instructional coaching
• curriculum design

Keywords

• Aqua
• Adobe
• creative app
• student engagement
• educational trends
• instructional coaching
• AI tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adobe

Products: Aqua

Books & works: Impact Standards

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