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Judy Durkin

teacher at nanke international experimental high school

Freelanced for 30+ years, then taught & freelanced, moved abroad for the adventure. Now I teach in Taiwan. It's all a good time. http://www.learndurkin.com

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Adobe Product Expertise

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graphic design, typography, yearbook, stage art, animation, animation, photography, web design, video production

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11-15 years

Subjects and Courses Taught

Graphic Design, Web, Arts, Photography, Video & Audio

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6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18

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There are many different Adobe software paths to arrive at eLearning units. How do I decide which is the right path?

Posted on Apr 24, 2013 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: May 13, 2013

I have video + slide show + instructions + form + rubric. In other words, I have a bunch of materials that I am developing. How best to package them for distribution to students and other teachers?

Do I create an InDesign interactive document, embed all of the pieces and publish it? DPS?

Do I create a self-contained website using Dreamweaver or Muse containing embeds and links to the information (forms central=essay responses & quizzes, captivate=quizzes, software demos, slide shows)?

Do I create an Acrobat portfolio with the individual components?

Which is the best solution? All can be accessed from any device, right?

I think this is the most perplexing thing I face when I first embark on a large learning unit that I want to present digitally.

Please - feedback. Hope I made my confusion clear.

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Behance or Acrobat for Student ePortfolios?

Posted on Apr 14, 2013 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: May 7, 2013

Now that Adobe has acquired Behance - is it going to replace Acrobat as the tool for student ePortfolios? How are you using Behance? How does it compare to the Acrobat Portfolio?

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Do you print everything that every student produces? Do you print in color?

Posted on Apr 14, 2013 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: May 14, 2013

t has always been a dilemma for me - when a student puts little effort into an assignment. This might sound cruel, but their work really is not worth the expense and environmental waste of paper. Do you print everyone's work? How do you get around it? Do you post the work online?

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Adobe Expert Certification - Why are we all so afraid of the test?

Posted on Jul 26, 2012 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: Mar 2, 2013

We go after Masters degrees. We add clock hours. But as Adobe Education Leaders, one subject that is never discussed is the dreaded Adobe Expert certification? I took the InDesign Expert exam and failed. But I know that it is one goal that I MUST achieve. So, let's talk about it.

How important is Expert certification to your job? Does it carry any weight in your school district? among your peers?

Should the Expert exams be gamified?

Sorry to bring up such a tender subject...

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Digital Illustration seems to have drifted away - I am going to bring it back!

Posted on Jul 26, 2012 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: Feb 24, 2013

I am developing the curriculum for a semester-long class on digital illustration, grounded in the timeless techniques and artistic challenges of illustration - but taking the essence of creativity in illustration to the digital age. Students will be expected to have experience using traditional tools and media, and will therefore be prepared to use Illustrator tracing, vector drawing and Photoshop painting not as crutches, but as exciting new tools to push what they previously thought possible. There are smatterings around the internet on digital illustration, but I have yet to see a course that focuses on the power of Adobe tools to give an illustrator wings to fly!

What are your thoughts?

Prerequisites: extensive studio drawing, using different media: ink, gouache, watercolor, etc. Printmaking skills. Photography.

Programs: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Edge

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ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Certification

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Judy Durkin Latest activity: Apr 30, 2013

Is ACA Certification part of your program? Do you offer ACA Certification in your school district? Where is the nearest testing facility?

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Illustrator CS6 | Image Trace

Posted May 14, 2013

Thank you, Mike. I am going to show it to students next week.

Illustrator is a workhorse.

what is different between ACA & ACE exam?

Posted May 14, 2013

The ACE exam is a beast. Make certain that you know every function of every button. I am studying about 30 minutes every day in preparation for InDesign CS6 ACE exam in July, and I have been using it since Pagemaker 1! I find that the more I study, the more new stuff I learn. There are a lot of nooks and crannies in software - things I tend to gloss over in my day-to-day use.

Do you print everything that every student produces? Do you print in color?

Posted May 14, 2013

I have my students submit their work through Adobe Forms Central in .pdf format, then I combine the files into a big slide show for comment and review with the class. Great examples are posted on my class website: www.learndurkin.com

Edu-Reconstruction | How?

Posted May 14, 2013

I don't understand any of this. Can't wait to meet with you this summer and discuss.

Creating electronic portfolios with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

Posted Apr 26, 2013

ALL of my students are producing eportfolios as their culminating project at the end of the semester. The .pdf guide is excellent. Thank you, Adobe.

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Posted Apr 24, 2013

Sorry about that Sanjith. I have been working furiously on an infographic assignment for my students. Check it out: http://www.learndurkin.com/infographics.html. It is not officially posted to my site yet - probably in the next few days and then I will share it on the exchange. I am still posting - am adding things this afternoon. My challenge is how to package the "infographics journey" for others to use.

I welcome any and all comments and feedback. Infographics is such a huge topic - and an important one!

Elegant Simplicity in Kinetic Typography, Posters, & Infographics

Posted Apr 24, 2013

Darn it, but you always have great stuff to share. We all want our students to find learning AND success in all of our lessons. Every tidbit or idea helps! Thanks.

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Posted Apr 24, 2013

I am a little confused. I have a list of good no-cost copyright free sources for my students to use. There are already great visual clearing houses online. One of the most useful things I have taught my students is how to make effective searches. Google Education has a series of great lessons on how to adjust search queries and do research effectively. Check it out. I generally don't support students using a lot of clip art and stock art/photos. With the availability of digital cameras on everyone's phones, it is a good visual lesson for students to go outside, plan and shoot their own photos. Perhaps I am too much a purist. No offense intended.

Online Colleges

Posted Apr 24, 2013

I would search for research postings on topics made using Adobe Captivate which is THE software for producing eLearning units. If you are not familiar with Captivate - check it out!

visual literacy in schools

Posted Apr 24, 2013

I am very interested. There are a lot of resources online on visual literacy. Have you ever used VTS in your classroom? VTS=Visual Thinking Strategies. It is a research-based program for grades K-12. Used it for years. http://www.vtshome.org

Where to start

Posted Apr 24, 2013

When I first got started in the design business a 40 years ago, I did some design work for non-profit community agencies in my area. They welcome your ideas, you will get publicity for your efforts and the word will spread. I would not recommend freelancing right out of design school - it takes a long time to build up a good client base. Learn the ropes first in an agency or in-house art department. You will know when the time is right to test your wings in the freelance world. - Just my thoughts. I don't know you or your portfolio of work.

Adobe Form Central: An Education Gem

Posted Apr 20, 2013

Gosh, thanks for naming me as your inspiration. From your most recent AEE contribution, I ascertain that the price of the service is bringing you down. The price is worth it! Believe me, I am not paid by Adobe...I am active in the Adobe Education Exchange because through this new exchange of ideas I have realized a breakthrough in my ability to teach students - no matter what socio-ethnic or geographic background - my continual quest - guided by the tremendous Adobe resources has enabled me to create a classroom learning experience of the future! Wow, that sounds like a bunch of baloney, but IT IS TRUE.

Using FormsCentral for student assignment "turn-in" simplifies our lives and teaches youngsters how to prepare files for international distribution. And it is great to access their work wherever I am.

Gosh, I get excited about this. What were we talking about?

Yearbook, Newsletter, School Publications

Posted Apr 14, 2013

I just posted what I have on the exchange. Not much, but maybe you will find something that you can use.

Best Wishes! The best part of the year is coming - when the yearbooks arrive and everyone is excited! Yearbook is the closest thing a high school has to a real-life experience. Looming deadlines, quality control, collaboration...

Cheers

Judy

ePortfolio Best Practices

Posted Apr 14, 2013

I am wondering, since Adobe acquired Behance, is anyone using behance for student portfolios instead of Acrobat? I am toying with the idea and have been experimenting. Cloud cloud

I am interested in feedback on the pros and cons of Behance for student portfolios.

Classroom websites & Online classrooms

Posted Apr 14, 2013

I built my class website: http://www.learndurkin.com with Muse. I update it daily - sometimes twice a day. It is not only great for the students to link to lessons and materials, but it is also a great record of my year. I can go back and see what has worked and what hasn't. Updates are EASY with Muse.

I use Adobe Forms Central almost everyday and link to the forms in Muse. Together, the two work in perfect concert.

I am now developing a lesson on infographics where I will use the class website for the entire unit. Embedded activites using videos, forms central, and links to resources online. Every year my class website gets better (and bigger!). It keeps me organized.

Adobe Form Central: An Education Gem

Posted Apr 12, 2013

Adobe Forms Central is the best! I use it on a daily basis. I use it for writing assignments, image analysis, exams, turning-in assignments. It is fast, easy, and makes teaching paperless!

Basic of photography

Posted Apr 4, 2013

I noticed in the table of contents that you have information on Depth of Field. I am struggling getting my students to fully understand the concept and I am hoping your information will add something to my explanation. Thank you for your resources!

Composition in Photography

Posted Apr 4, 2013

Excellent stuff! I will use it in my classroom.

Brochure Design 3

Posted Apr 4, 2013

Your resources are very nice. Thorough information. Thank you!

Basic Digital Photography Exam

Posted Apr 4, 2013

where did the files go?

Yikes!

I will repost. My apologies.

Judy

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