UEN Teacher Tips
Graphic organizers are powerful tools that help students organize their thoughts, make connections and deepen their understanding of concepts. In Adobe Express, educators can easily create and customize graphic organizers to enhance learning, foster critical thinking and support student success.
Why Use Graphic Organizers?
Graphic organizers provide a visual way for students to process information, making complex topics more approachable. They help with:
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Organization: Structuring ideas logically and clearly.
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Comparison: Identifying similarities and differences between concepts.
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Retention: Enhancing memory by visually mapping out connections.
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Collaboration: Encouraging group discussions.
Adobe Express for Graphic Organizers
Adobe Express offers educators a seamless way to design, modify and share graphic organizers with students. Here’s how to get started:
1. Find a Template: Search for “graphic organizers” in Adobe Express and browse available templates.
2. Customize Your Layout: Adjust text, colors and shapes to fit your lesson objectives.
3. Select the Best Format: Use Venn diagrams for comparisons, flowcharts for processes, or concept maps for brainstorming.
4. Share with Students: Click “Share” to create a public template link or assign the organizer directly to a class.
Classroom Applications
Graphic organizers can be used in various subjects:
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Literature: Compare themes in fiction and nonfiction using a Venn diagram.
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Science: Map out the steps of the scientific method in a flowchart.
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History: Analyze key events and causes with a timeline organizer.
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Math: Show relationships between numbers with diagrams and charts.
Empowering Student Learning
With Adobe Express, graphic organizers become interactive and accessible, allowing students to engage deeply with content. Whether used for brainstorming, research or presentations, these visual tools can be tailored to individual learning needs and classroom goals.
Start exploring Adobe Express graphic organizers today and give students the framework they need for success!
Helpful Resource:
Additional Resources
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Free 30-minute Adobe Exchange course: Graphic Organizers with Adobe Express
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Description of various graphic organizers and how each supports student learning
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Edutopia article: Increasing the Value of Graphic Organizers
Rob is the product manager behind Adobe’s educational solutions. He specializes in empowering teachers to harness the full potential of multimedia for effective instruction, while also nurturing students’ ability to create captivating educational content like computer games, animations, web pages and much more. Previously Rob taught Spanish and language arts in Granite School District.

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