Technology@Wooster

Author: Jessica Israel

  • Jessica Israel – STA Reflection ’25

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    Hello! I’m Jessica Israel—soon-to-be graduate of The College of Wooster and five-year veteran Student Technology Assistant (STA) in Educational Technology. What began as an interest in helping friends troubleshoot projects grew into the heartbeat of my college experience. As an STA I have: Alongside day-to-day support, I have designed and led more than ten workshops.…

  • Website Design in Canva

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    Get ready to create stunning website in Canva. This workshop will cover creating a website in Canva, along with additional design tips from the instructor, Jessica Israel. Students will leave with an understanding of how to create a website for their creative endeavors. A laptop is required. Setting up a Canva account prior to the…

  • I.S. Posters in Canva

    Get ready to create a stunning I.S. poster in Canva. Lina and Jessica will guide you through the ins and outs of Canva and how to format your I.S. poster. Follow along on your own account as we create our poster! Objectives: Learn how to create a stunning I.S. poster in Canva with ease. Materials:…

  • Advanced Game User Interface Design: Ren’Py

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  • Digital Art Contest Fall 2024

    This is the image for the Digital Art Contest! This image has the software Blender, Canva, Clip Studio Paint, and iMovie. There is also an image of the earth and painting materials.

    THE WINNERS *Drumroll* Submission Period October 5, 2024 – October 31, 2024  Theme International Education Week offers a unique opportunity to explore the vast and diverse tapestry of cultures worldwide. This year’s art contest theme, “Windows to the World”, invites Wooster students to use their artistic talents to showcase the beauty, complexity, and interconnectedness of…

  • Canva for Creatives

    There is an image of the front and back of a business card created in Canva. The business card has a yellow to pink gradient with a red poppy flower.

    Get ready to create stunning e-book covers and professional business cards with Canva’s free assets! Jessica will guide you through the ins and outs of Canva and will be available throughout the entire hour to answer any questions related to the workshop and can offer tips on more creative techniques. Objectives: Learn how to create…

  • STA Reflection ’24 – Jessica

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    Hello, my name is Jessica, and I’m one of the Student Technology Assistants for Education Technology. As an STA, I assist with digital projects, create posts for Instagram, help with Independent Study formatting, and create blog posts to upload on Technology@Wooster’s website. I have also learned and engaged with emerging technologies such as Canva, ChatGPT, as well…

  • Tech Tip: Excel

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    Important Microsoft Excel Updates The Microsoft Forms application has recently been updated with many useful features. Forms is available online through the College’s Microsoft 365 subscription. Here are some of the top updates listed below. You can view the Summer 2023 (May) or Fall 2023 (November) video for details [or use video timestamps in the parentheses below]. Two Unique November…

  • Animate in Canva

    Featured image of a smiling sun and glowing moon for the Animate in Canva workshop.

    Learn how to create a short, advanced animated video in Canva! *Please bring your laptop and create a Canva account before the session. Agenda: 1. Introduction  2. Animate in Canva: All assets can be found searching elements (Use the free items.)  3. Create Time for Students 

  • Canva for Creatives

    There is an image of the front and back of a business card created in Canva. The business card has a yellow to pink gradient with a red poppy flower.

    Get ready to create stunning e-book covers and professional business cards with Canva’s free assets!