EME 2040 Ely Silverberg

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...

My objectives in this class include first learning about the practical application of educational technologies to instruction and instructional design so that learning can be more engaging and accessible. I want to acquire skills that allow me to choose the right tools, design worthwhile activities, and use technology to develop a deeper understanding opposed to shallow engagement. I want to put these skills to use for planning lessons, assessments, and classroom interactions, all of which are oriented to becoming more exciting and student-centered. My experience with technology in education includes, among others, the use of Canvas and Google Classroom for submitting assignments and getting resources and for interacting with fellow students. I am also competent in presentation software like PowerPoint and Canva and have more recently been using Zoom for remote instruction and group work. While these experiences have taught me that technology can improve communication and organizatio...