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 * Standard 6:** Teachers communicate well


 * Evidence:** Student & Parent Blog []


 * Description:** This Blog was created during my teaching and learning online course. I have used it primarily for introductions, class news and to communicate other current event type information in my classes. This has tool has been quite helpful, giving student one more reminder and reference so that they have every chance to be successful.


 * Rationale:** The creation and utilization of this resource demonstrates my ability communicate well by providing a technology-based reference for students to use during school. This site allows students to get to know me a little bit more, follow what is happening in class, if absent, and also allows parents to observe class events and interact with me if questions or concerns arise. The great thing about this blog is that it has endless potential. In the future this resource could be used as an online survey source, or even and discussion board for out of class research and homework.

After discussing the uses of this resource in my class, I gained an understanding of how this could be used as a great non-verbal reference for my students. I know that my students her what their assignments are and what my expectations are for class, but by also posting them online with this blog I can communicate my expectations one more time.
 * __KSD’s Alignment:__**
 * 6.K.3 The teacher understands the importance of nonverbal as well as verbal communication.**

The creation of this blog also demonstrates my ability to use a computer/technology-based resource for the purpose of effectively communicating with my students. The blog has been quite effective at engaging students and allowing them to view reminders for class, thus helping the entire class have a better experience, since fewer items are forgotten.
 * 6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities.**

This blog also demonstrates my listening skills. Since the creation of this, students have been more open to asking questions via my email, which is listed on the site. I find this to much more useful than the student posting their question because at those points the student can feel embarrassed about their question. The blog has also been a place that has been used for online discussion, which I participate in and answer student questions, reply to comments, and address concerns.
 * 6.D.3 The teacher is a thoughtful and responsive listener.**