EME 2040 Ely Silverberg

https://bit.ly/3ME0VqX Teacher development is grounded in reflective practice, educational equity, and real-world classroom experience. The program emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and prepares educators to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Through fieldwork, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth, future teachers are equipped to be effective, ethical, and adaptable educators.

1. Identifying Leverage Points for Change: Using the Activity Systems Framework to Create EquitableLearning Environments Jen Mossgrove 2. Your Story Matters: A Guide to Moving from Practice to Publication Erin Oakley 3. Teacher Leaders Need Coaches, Too Jovel Queirolo

Working on the Web Design assignment taught me practical front-end skills (HTML5 semantic structure, CSS layout techniques including Flexbox/Grid, and responsive design) and a stronger sense of visual design. I used hierarchy to guide the visitor’s eye — large, bold headings and a 2-column grid on the homepage establish primary vs. secondary content; contrast (dark navy headers against light backgrounds and high-contrast buttons) makes CTAs stand out; proximity groups related items (navigation links, search, and account actions are clustered together); and consistent alignment and spacing create a tidy rhythm across pages (I used a 12-column grid so cards and imagery align vertically). I also prioritized accessibility and performance: meaningful alt text for images, semantic tags for screen readers, and a mobile-first CSS approach so the site scales cleanly to phones. What I liked: translating UX principles into concrete code and seeing immediate visual improvement when adjusting spac...

Upon delving into the Florida Standards via CPALMS, I came across a Computer Science standard that really caught my attention, where students are expected to "utilize technology tools and digital resources to collect, assess, and disseminate information." To put it more plainly, this standard advocates for students to engage with technology critically instead of just using it for basic tasks, especially when it comes to finding and utilizing information online. I like the fact that it fosters digital literacy as well as responsible technology use—skills that are absolutely necessary for today's classrooms and other places too. I think I am a little bit ready to apply this standard but I am still not 100% sure. I do rely on digital tools such as Google Workspace and interactive learning platforms plus online research resources quite a lot. Yet, I would still prefer to focus on helping students learn, through first-hand experience, how to tell whether those online informat...

Always pleasant and educational, my experience with blogging has had a creative twist. What I adore about blogging is that it gives me the liberty for creative expression and reflection upon what I have learned, whereas I can use that platform to relate my thoughts to broader subjects or conversations. For me, it is a way of arranging thoughts and communicating in a semi-formal manner. A major drawback for me has been consistency in keeping it interesting and well-polished. Through blogging, I have learned the cruciality of writing towards a goal, supporting the points with visuals or examples, and thinking about the perspective of the audience so as to relate to them. My first encounters with artificial intelligence in education cliff the potential for personalized learning and assisting teachers with classroom-task management. AI can tailor lessons to student needs, give immediate feedback, and even assist in grading or planning lessons. I also see challenges such as potential over...

MS Word Experience In a nutshell, using Microsoft's Word has been something I did from my infancy days at the school through to the university stage at FSU. Back in my early school years, it was merely used for papers and projects; my rudimentary knowledge of formatting and editing was thus acquired in the process. Nowadays, if I want to present something with a lot of citations or peculiar formatting, I reach for Word. In reality, however, I actually find that I use Google Docs more because everything auto-saves, can be accessed from anywhere, and works well for group collaboration. Word feels like a powerhouse, but Docs just fits better with my working life now. ISTE Standards for Educators The standard that I find most valuable is that of Facilitating. I really like the focus on encouraging students to use technology to guide their own learning rather than just giving them information. I had never really thought about it before, but it really encourages independence and creativ...