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 * Standard 5:** Teachers know how to manage a classroom.


 * Evidence:** [|Moodle_Pic1.JPG], [|Moodle_Pic2.JPG], [|Moodle_Pic3.JPG] & [|Moodle Page Links.docx]


 * Description:** This is the link to both of my Moodle pages, which I have created for my Digital Electronics and Principles of Engineering classes. I have also included screen shots of the Moodle page since access is typically restricted to outside the district personnel.


 * Rationale:** These Moodle pages have been a life changer for me, my students, and administration. They have aided in student progress and optimizing class time dramatically. By creating these Moodle pages, I have effectively created an additional environment for my students to access at their convenience. Another beauty of these pages is the additional class time that is gained. I found that I spent a lot of time handing out papers, replacing students’ missing papers, and assisting students in makeup work that they have never seen before. The Moodle page addresses all of these by allowing students to access all of the presentations and worksheet online at any time. This helps by allowing students to always have a blank copy online to open and also providing them a look at presentations if they are sick, to look at. When the students are able to access the presentation online, it gives them a rough idea of what we covered rather than them coming back to class with no clue. Finally I have used this resource as a site for online discussion. This is great because students are allowed to come to the site and post their opinions on open-ended questions, review lessons and also participate in an open accepting environment, which some students prefer over the classroom. By establishing these two sites and maintaining their integrity, I have effectively created an environment where all students can interact, engage in learning, and also gain self-responsibility by visiting the site for their work.

The Moodle pages presented here are examples of an alternate evironement for students to enter at will, and also work in a variety of ways. They are allowed to work independently at their own pace on some assignments, but on others they are given the opportunity to positively interact and cooperate with their classmates during online forums and discussions.
 * __KSD’s Alignment:__**
 * 5.K.4 The teacher understands the principles of effective classroom management and can use a range of strategies to promote routines and positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.**

As I mentioned above in my rationale, this Moodle page setup has really increased my ability to use as much class time as possible for instruction and learning exercises. Also, the Moodle page has effectively opened another line of communication for students to interact and for me to communicate expectations and my opinions.
 * 5.S.4 The teacher maximizes the amount of class time spent in learning by creating expectations and processes for communication and behavior along with a physical setting conducive to classroom goals.**

The Moodle really does a nice job helping the student interact outside of class. Students that wouldn’t normally communicate after school are now writing back and forth about assignments and discussions. At first I thought of the Moodle as a cool site where students could go to print off their homework, but it has really transformed into area where students can discuss topics, print homework, and most importantly learn.
 * 5.D.3 The teacher values the role of students in promoting each other’s learning and recognizes the importance of peer relationships in establishing a climate for learning.**