EME 2040 Ely Silverberg

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...