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**﻿ ** Standard 6 Teachers communicate well. The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Evidence: []  Rationale: My website was created in course EDT 654 as a communication tool for classroom use as well as making a connection to home. All of students grades 3-6 utilize the site during class time. They may be reviewing a particular math skill, researching a topic or taking a spelling test. At least one of the four grade levels will navigate to my website daily for projects or review. My web page has given me the opportunity to share resources with students as well as parents. Through implementing some of the links during my classes, I have seen students improve basic math skills, practice their spelling words and relax with a quick educational game.

KSD:

6.K.4 The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal, verbal and media communication techniques. //While my website is a valuable communication tool for students and parents, I have not forgotten the importance of other means of communication. I continue to use nonverbal and verbal communication in my classroom during instruction. Media communication allows that greater connection between home and school. //

6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities. //As stated previously, I utilize a variety of communication formats to enhance my students’ experience in my classroom. Students are utilizing a computer the entire hour they have me for class. My instruction is also aided through the use of DVD’s, teacher generated movies (Windows movie maker), streaming video and interactive SMARTBoard lessons. //

6.D.2 The teacher values many ways in which people seek to communicate and encourages many modes of communication in the classroom. //While I value the importance of varied forms of communication in my classroom instruction, I also allow students to express their work in a variety of formats. When assigning a task or project, students will select a form of communication they are most comfortable with doing when reporting/sharing with the class. I keep track of this and encourage students to attempt a greater variety instead of always utilizing the same form of communication. //