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Standard 6 / Standard 7 / Standard 8 / Standard 9 / Standard10 **Standard 6 ** 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.
 * Teachers communicate well. **

Evidence 1: Teacher Wiki Wiki Site Rationale 1: I created this Wiki Site as a way to communicate with parents of my students. The purpose of the site is to inform parents what is being taught in the classroom, upcoming events, homework assignments, and important dates. I created my Wiki half way through the school year and have spent this year as a trial and error period to make it the most effective for parents and it is yet a work in progress. Through this process I have used input and feedback from parents and students in order to make it most useful and user friendly. Since using a Wiki I have stopped sending home weekly newsletters and now only send home a monthly newsletter for those parents that prefer a paper form of communication. Through exploring a new way to communicate with parents, I have learned by using a tool that fits the lifestyle of parents I will have more parent involvement and awareness in their child’s education. Through this use of the Wiki parents have been more informed about the classroom and also their child’s learning. I have been able to better connect school to home through the use of websites and online activities for academic extension work.

KSD I am aware of the digital divide among the families in my class and for that reason I have continued to publish a monthly newsletter that is sent home to communicate to parents, classroom happenings and home connection opportunities. Sending a message in only one form will only reach a select number of people that learn in that particular manner. For that reason I teach using video, books, songs, hands on activities and real life experiences. As demonstrated in my parent communication I am able to communicate through a computer, personal conversations and also written communication. As a teacher I am aware of the partnership in a child’s education between the teacher, parent and student and have committed myself to making the best of my career by welcoming the thoughts, concerns and opinions of all involved. As exemplified by the creation of my classroom Wiki, I used and continue to use the input of parents and students to make it an effective form of communication.
 * 6.K.2 The teacher understands how cultural and gender differences can affect communication in the classroom. **
 * 6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities. **
 * 6.D.3 The teacher is a thoughtful and responsive listener. **