The Division of IT and the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning are excited to announce that all NIU faculty of all ranks and classifications now have access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite. NIU students will be able to request access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite this fall. This includes all of the industry-leading Adobe applications, like Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, as well as Adobe Stock, a library of over 200 million images and videos. It also includes the new Adobe Express, an easy-to-use platform that integrates graphic design, image editing, video production and website creation with cutting-edge generative AI features.
NIU is the 2nd in the state, and one of only 70 institutions globally, to be designated as an Adobe Creative Campus. This recognizes our commitment to empower students in all disciplines with essential skills in digital literacy, creativity and visual communication to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
You can get started by logging in at creativecloud.adobe.com with your NIU credentials (i.e., A-ID@mail.niu.edu). You can also open the Adobe Creative Cloud application, which may already be installed on your NIU-managed computer. From either the web or the application, you can click Request Access and install the tools you would like to use. If you already have an Adobe license through NIU, your account will not be affected.
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There are so many ways to learn more about teaching digital literacy skills across the curriculum in addition to using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- Fall 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute on Engaging Students through Digital Literacy – join us on August 16 for a day of dynamic conversations and hands-on challenges to learn how you can help students develop critical skills in digital literacy and creativity.
- Adobe Education Institute – attend a fully online conference for faculty featuring live, hands-on training sessions with Adobe experts, June 10 – 14. You choose the sessions that are relevant to you to build your schedule; sessions are recorded for on-demand viewing, as well. Complete any 3 workshops to receive the Adobe Education Institute Fellow credential!
- Self-Paced Online Courses – learn what creativity is, why it’s important, and how to develop creativity in your students. In particular, complete Creativity for All (Level 1) and Design Your Creative Course (Level 2) to receive the Adobe Creative Educator certification and badges.
- Digital Literacy Cafe – live and on-demand webinars with faculty experts about incorporating digital literacy concepts and tools in higher education.
- Education Exchange – explore lesson plans and templates shared by other educators to serve as inspiration for your own teaching.
- Creative Cloud Tutorials – learn how to use Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- FAQs – learn more about accessing adobe Creative Cloud at NIU.
Be on the lookout for additional resources, professional development and inspiration. Additional communication is planned for this fall to promote Adobe Creative Cloud to NIU students.
Need Help?
- For technical issues with signing in or licensing, please contact the Division of IT Service Desk.
- For issues with installing software on your NIU-managed computer, please contact your local IT support.
- For more information about being an Adobe Creative Campus or integrating digital literacy in your curriculum, please contact CITL at citl@niu.edu.
