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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 1: Moodle chat (@http://moodle.ils.k12.wi.us/ils/mod/chat/view.php?id=1091)
 * Teachers communicate well. **

Rationale 1: The general chat option in Moodle allows students and teacher to communicate about anything via the computer. Students and teacher share conversations about stories read, questions raised in class, projects, and more. Students are encouraged to ask questions, collaborate with peer answers, and interact with each other in a positive, constructive manner. When the teacher is a part of the chat, it becomes obvious quickly who doesn’t understand and what needs to be done to ensure learning by all. It also allows those students who are not as apt to volunteer answers a place to find their voice and know their answer will be accepted by classmates. Prior to all chats, students are reminded of etiquette and proper chat manners.

KSD:

6.K.4 The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal, verbal and media communication techniques.   Not all students are comfortable voicing their answers or opinions in a regular class setting. Through Moodle chat, students are engaged in conversation, but at a level that’s more comfortable to most. They are given a chance to share their thoughts in a non-threatening way. Conversations can be going on not only during class, but after class hours as well. This encourages communication beyond the four walls of the classroom.

6.S.3 The teacher knows how to ask questions and stimulate discussion for particular purposes (e.g. probing for learning understanding, helping students articulate their ideas and thinking processes, promoting risk-taking and problemsolving, facilitating factual recall, encouraging convergent and divergent thinking, stimulating curiosity, helping students to question).   Moodle chat is used for a variety of purposes. After a story is read in class, students chat about the events, characters, and themes of stories. After projects, student reflections, input, and critiques are voiced. When looking for new ideas or concepts for lessons, students are asked for opinions and suggestions. All of these responses are stimulating discussion among peers.

6.D.3 The teacher is a thoughtful and responsive listener.

Moodle chat is beneficial to students, but it is also beneficial to the teacher as well. While the teacher is participating as a thoughtful, responsive listener, insight is being gained as to what has been learned, what has been discovered, and what needs to be done. Students come to understand that the teacher is no longer the leader of the class, but a participant in the class along with the students.