This month local Adobe distributor, Dax Data announced new Creative Cloud pricing for K-12 schools, significantly reducing the cost of the suite from $35 to just $5 per student per year.<\/p>\n
A move that Dax Data believes underscores Adobe\u2019s commitment to providing students and teachers, particularly in the African region, with the creative tools they need to nurture creativity and creative problem-solving skills early on.<\/p>\n
The K-12 licensing model gives schools access to the entire Creative Cloud suite of apps for a fraction of the cost of standard licensing. This includes 2GB of cloud storage each, as well as the option to log in and install the Creative Cloud application on their home computer or mobile device.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking Creative Cloud affordable will have a significant impact on South African schools – allowing more students to engage with these creative tools in a meaningful way\u201d says Jeremy Matthews CEO of Dax Data.<\/p>\n
Adobe is invested in gaining an understanding of the impact creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and Experience Design can have on students\u2019 creative development.<\/p>\n
Their recent research findings confirmed that many of the barriers to teaching these skills are universal \u2014 the biggest of which include limited budgets, access to technology, and time to learn new skills.<\/p>\n
As teachers shift their classrooms to incorporate creative projects that build these skills, Adobe is shifting its offerings to provide an affordable, easy, and quick way to succeed.<\/p>\n