Using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools

Using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools

Erika LealSprint 2014EDTC 3332.01Instructional Technology Practicum

Needs Assessment:• This instructional online tutorial on Using

Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools will provide the learner weather it’s a paraprofessional, professional, small business owner , or student with the opportunity to acquire new skills using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools. They will be able to immediately use those skills to incorporate within their daily office skills, business, and/or school work to better serve their customers.

Needs Assessment:• The learners need the ability to create a

professional looking documents that can be typed in (fill-able), instead of only being able to complete handwritten and can be used to impress their customers.

• The end product, the ability to create a form that can be typed in (fill-able), would serve as a learning and assessment tool for the learner.

Needs Assessment:

• Through the online tutorial, Using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools, the learner will be introduced to an overview of Adobe Acrobat Professional Software and a step-by-step guide to the basic editing tools in the software program allowing them a professional form that their customers can type in (fill-able) .

• After completing the online tutorial, learner will be able to design and produce different forms that the customer can type in (fill-able) using Adobe Acrobat Professional and use on a regular basis.

Instructional Goal:

• After completing this training, the learner will be able to design and produce different forms that the end user/customer can type in (fill-able) using Adobe Acrobat Professional and use on a regular basis.

Performance Objectives:Objective #1:

Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will design and develop professional looking documents (B) with no errors (CR).

Objective #2: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will add text fields (B) with no errors (CR).

Objective #3: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will remove pages for the pdf document (B) with no errors (CR).


Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will be able to crop certain picture (B) with no errors (CR).

Objective #5: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will save document as a pdf file (B) with no errors (CR).

Objective #6: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will save project as a jpeg file (B) with no errors (CR).


Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will complete hands-on activities (B) with no errors (CR).

Objective #8: Using Survey Monkey , (CN) the learner will complete a short post quiz, (B) with at least 70% accuracy (CR).

Assessment of Learning Outcomes:

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #1: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will design and develop professional looking documents (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner design and develop the professional looking document? • Excellent, Good or Poor

• (See assessment rubric)


PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #2: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will add text fields to the document (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner add the text fields to the document? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #3: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will remove pages from the document (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner remove pages form the document? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #4: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will be able to crop current pdf file(B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner crop the picture in the document? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #5: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will save document as a pdf file (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner save the document as a pdf file? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #6: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will save project as a jpeg file (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner save the document as a jpeg file? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #7: Using Adobe Acrobat Professional (CN), the learner will email final pdf and jpeg files (B) with no errors (CR).

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner email final pdf and jpeg file activities? • Excellent, Good or Poor



PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVEObjective #8: Using Survey Monkey (CN), the learner will complete a post quiz (B) with at least 70% accuracy (CR). (sample of questions for survey monkey below)

ASSESSEMENTRubric Criteria: How well did learner score on the quiz? • Excellent 100%-90%, Good 80% -70%or Poor 60%-0%


Learner Characteristics:

• The target audience for this web-based training will be a combination of about 25-30 paraprofessional, professional, small business owner , or student .

• The learners will possess basic computer skills to run a desktop and/or laptop PC computer and also to navigate the Internet.

• A current version of Adobe Acrobat Professional would be necessary for the design of the training module.

Learning Context:

• The intended instructional setting will be primarily in a computer lab room available.

• The training will also be available as a web training to take in the comfort of their home, work, or a library.

• If time constraints and a computer lab room is not available, then a computer or laptop with Internet access outside the computer lab room ex: work computer, home computer, or computer in library will do.

Training Module Outline: IntroductionHave you ever had to print online forms and then fill them out to submit to the company/organization? Did you think, I wish I had a typewriter, or I wish I had pretty handwriting? Did ever want to make an impression to your future employer by making your job application look professional? Did you ever need to submit forms, presentations, entire trainings, but didn’t want people manipulating your original information? Did you ever ask someone to send you a file, but then you tried opening and couldn’t because you didn’t have the software they did? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Adobe Acrobat Professional software would help you resolve all or any of these problems.

Training Module Outline: Introduction

Overview of Training

Welcome to this online training where you will learn how to create and design your own professional looking documents that you can type in (fill-able) to use in your work, business , or school. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn Adobe Acrobat Professional, but the great looking forms that will be complemented by everyone a great reminder of all the hard work you have put in during the school year. The learner will turn existing electronic or paper forms into fill-able forms with a few clicks.

Training Module Outline: IntroductionStatement of Goal and Objectives

After completing this online tutorial you will be able to:• Identify the basic tools of Adobe Acrobat

Professional on the tool bars.

• Design and develop professional looking documents by adding text fields, removing pages, and cropping pages.

• Save your fill-able document as a pdf file and also a jpeg file.

Training Module Outline: IntroductionThe online tutorial consists of six lessons.

At the end of each lesson you will be able to practice and reinforce what you’ve learned by the assigned activity.

At the end of the training, you will be able to complete a short post quiz to reinforce what you have learned from all lessons.

You will be given additional resources you can use to create professional looking documents.

Also, you will be provided instructions on how to submit your fill-able pdf and jpeg document for assessment and any additional feedback about the online training.

Training Module Outline:Lesson 1: Designing & Developing

(a) The learner will be provided with an overview of the difference a handwritten and a fill-able Adobe Acrobat Professional document can look with examples of the exact same forms in those two formats as a demonstration.

(b) The different of both forms will be presented to the learner in Adobe Acrobat Professional forms and explained important points with pop-ups.

(c) To reinforce learning, the learner will practice identifying the best looking form displayed on the screen with selections available.

Training Module Outline:Lesson 2: Adding Text Fields

A Step-by-Step Guide using Text & Screenshots

(a) The learner will learn how to download the document needed in order to begin the training module.

(b) The learner will learn how to save the document they just downloaded before beginning to work on it.

(c) The learner will learn how to add text fields to the document.

(d) The learner will learn how to fix formatting for the text field box.

Training Module Outline:Lesson 3: Removing Pages

A Step-by-Step Guide using Text & Screenshots

(a) The learner will learn how to remove pages from the pdf document.

(b) The learner will learn how to save the pdf document again as a positive reinforcement.

Training Module Outline:Lesson 4: Crop Document

Step-by-Step Guide using Text & Screenshots

(a) The learner will learn how to crop the pdf document

(b) The learner will learn how to save the pdf document again as a positive reinforcement.

Training Module Outline:Lesson 5, 6, & 7: Save as PDF and JPEG Files

Step-by-Step Guide using Text & Screenshots

(a) The learner will learn how to save the final pdf document again as a positive reinforcement.

(b) The learner will learn how to save the pdf document in a JPEG format. JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital images.

(c) The learner will submit the final pdf document at the end of the training for assessment and feedback.

(d) The learner will submit the final pdf document at the end of the training for assessment and feedback .

Training Module Outline:Lesson 8: Post Assessment Quiz

Using Survey Monkey the learner will answer the questions below

1) True or False: The learner can save the document they just completed as a pdf file and a jpeg file

2) True or False: A text field box can be added in any color

3) Multiple Choice: A _____ document file looks more presentable for a job interview, presentation, and or training. A) Print hand written B) Cursive hand writen C) Typed In D) Blank

4) Multiple Choice: _____ # of page(s) in a document can be removed at any time. A) More than one B) No more than two C) Unlimited D) Zero

Training Module Outline:• Summary: The learner will be thanked for

participating in the tutorial and additional references will be provided to assist the learner. The learner will also receive instructions on where to send a final pdf file and jpeg file for assessment and also to provide feedback.

• Assessment: The final assessment will consist of the learner submitting the two files, which includes all completed lessons for in a PDF file and a JPEG file. A rubric containing all the essential elements provided in the online training will be used to assess the learner’s knowledge. The next two slides contain the rubric that will be used for the assessment.

Training Module Outline:Criteria Excellent Good Poor

Obj. #1: Design & Develop

Learner selected all of the best looking pdf file

Learner selected one of the best looking pdf files

Learner did not select any of the best looking pdf files

Obj. #2: Text Field Box

Learner correctly added a text field box

Learner added a text field box, but incorrect formatting

Learner did not add a text field box

Obj. #3: Remove Pages

Learner removed required pages

Learner removed one page required

Learner did not remove any of the pages required

Obj. #4: Crop PDF file

Learner cropped the two pages in the pdf file

Learner cropped only one page in the pdf file

Learner did not crop any pages in the pdf file

Training Module Outline:

Criteria Excellent Good Poor

Obj. #5: Save PDF File

Learner saved pdf file with correct name

Learner saved pdf file with different name

Learner did not save pdf file

Obj. #6: Save JPEG File

Learner correctly saved in JPEG format

Learner correctly saved in JPEG format, but incorrect name

Learner did not save in JPEG format

Obj. #7: Email Files

Learner emailed both files

Learner emailed only one file

Learner did not email any files

Obj. #8: Post Quiz

Learner scored between 100% -90%



The learner will require specific hardware and software to accomplish the web-based tutorial, namely the following:• Hardware: a desktop or laptop with mouse,

keyboard, Internet access, and speakers.

• Software: Adobe Acrobat Professional software, Windows Media Player (to play audio and video) and email account to send final project.

• Optional Hardware: a printer if the learner wants to print out the lesson or the final product after taking the lesson.

Instructional Resources

Training Module Blueprint:

• Instructional Designer Information

• Screen Content

Cover Page

• Lesson Overview• Goals• Objectives

Introduction • Design and Develop

• Activity #1: Select Best Looking Document

Lesson 1

• Field Text Box

• Save PDF FileLesson 2

• Remove Pages

• Save PDF File

Lesson 3 • Crop File• Save PDF File

Lesson 4

Training Module Blueprint: (Continued)

• Save final PDF file

Lesson 5

• Save final JPEG file

Lesson 6 • Email final PDF file

• Email final JPEG file

Lesson 7

• Submit Survey Monkey Quiz

Lesson 8

• References• Assessment• Feedback

Summary Page

Formative Evaluation:• I will present my training module to my co-workers

at Region One Education Service Center and they will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in reviewing the different components lessons and contents of Using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools. I will have my classmates evaluate the module by taking the course themselves to evaluate the effectiveness of the training module.

• I will rely on the feedback provided by both reviewers to make any updates, changes, or edits to the online tutorial whether it requires additional sections for specific content in the curriculum or whether elements of the software program should be included or excluded.

Summary• By completing this online tutorial, Using Adobe Acrobat

Professional Editing Tool the learner weather it’s a paraprofessional, professional, small business owner , or student will have the opportunity to acquire new skills using the editing tools. They will now be able to immediately use those skills to incorporate within their daily office skills, business, and/or school work to better serve their customers.

• Not only will they learn about Adobe Acrobat Professional, but they will also learn how to incorporate the other design elements in this software program and create professional looking documents.

• This documents will serve as an example of all the hard work and how they could do the exact same thing to any of their documents.

Documents

Using Adobe Acrobat Professional Editing Tools