Centre signs MoU with Adobe to train children in classroom

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre signs MoU with Adobe to train children in classroom” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2023

What is the News?

The Union Ministry of Education has partnered with Adobe, a global software company, to promote creative expression in classrooms using Adobe Express.

What is Adobe Express?

Adobe Express is an AI-first, all-in-one, quick and easy content creation app with generative AI capabilities, that allows users to create content like posters, animated videos, web pages, PDFs and more.

What is the purpose of the partnership between the Union Ministry of Education and Adobe?

Aim: To provide training and certification in creativity and digital literacy to about 20 million students and five lakh teachers by 2027 using Adobe Express-based curriculum. 

Under the programme, Adobe will provide schools across the country with free access to Adobe Express Premium and professional development of educators.

– Curriculum, training and certification based on Adobe Express tools and capabilities will be rolled out to empower students and educators with topics covering creativity, generative AI, design, animation, video and other emerging technologies.

– Educators will receive Adobe Creative Educators certification upon completion of training. 

Significance: The initiative will help in empowering students with the tools and resources to develop future-ready skills on creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration, and empower educators with critical skills required to inspire creative classrooms.