Adobe Gives Free Creative Cloud Access to Students Amid Coronavirus Closures

Adobe Distance Learning Initiatives for COVID-19

As countries around the globe work to minimize the impact of COVID-19, an increasing number of schools and universities have shuttered their doors and taken lessons online. But for some students, working from home means that they don't have access to specialized software available at their school's computer labs. Thankfully, Adobe is doing its part to help students continue learning, even if they aren't in a physical classroom.

Until May 31, Adobe is giving free temporary access to its Creative Cloud apps to students who only have access on-campus. The move comes at the request of educators, who are rightly concerned about their students continuing their education during this crisis. Thankfully, Adobe is making it easy for institutions to request at-home access for their students and ensure that no one misses out on lessons due to the coronavirus.

Additionally, Adobe has published resources aimed at helping educators put together informative and stimulating virtual lessons. Their distance learning resources include strategies for online learning during COVID-19, as well as project ideas and best practices in order to make a smooth transition from a physical to a virtual classroom.

Rounding out Adobe's efforts during the pandemic, the company has also taken into consideration the many offices that are now asking their employees to work from home. To that end, they're offering an extended 90-day trial of their web conferencing app, Adobe Connect. By making it easier to conduct meetings, training, and create virtual classrooms, Adobe is doing their part to help us weather this storm.

Interestingly, the entire initiative started with a tweet. RC Concepcion, an adjunct professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, was concerned about his students not being able to keep up with their coursework while the campus is shut down. After voicing his fears on Twitter, Adobe responded and 48 hours later the distance learning initiatives were put in place. This is just another example of people and organizations stepping up for the community at a time when everyone needs to make sacrifices and remain flexible.

h/t: [PetaPixel]

All images via Adobe.

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book 'Street Art Stories Roma' and most recently contributed to 'Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini'. You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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