Standard+6

**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.
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 * Teachers communicate well. **

This piece of evidence was created for my 6th grade exploring technology class. One unit in the class is done as modules. The five modules are CNC machining, graphic production, electronics, robotic programming, and flight. For the CNC module students are broken into groups of two to three and must follow the directions to create a wooden carving of their design. I created these directions using word while taking screen shots of the program to create clear, concise directions. Often I have found that students like to hear how to complete a task and will not take the time to find the answers for themselves. This task while helping me; forces students to do take control of their learning.
 * Evidence 1: [[file:CNC Techno Milling Project.doc]]**
 * Rationale 1:**

This set of directions has become very important for me. I have 5 different modules happening at the same time and I can’t help everyone at once. Students overall have been very successful with this set of direction. There have been only a few questions that allow me to know where to make improvements. I have learned that this is a very user friendly way to create directions. With the ability to place these directions on the student drive, or someday on a wiki web page, we cut down on the amount of paper used every day. One day I would like to narrate the directions and create a video to allow students with learning disabilities another way to complete this module.


 * KSD**
 * 6.K.3 The teacher understands the **
 * importance of nonverbal as well as verbal **
 * communication. **

Because of the make-up of this unit, I am unable to give direction to students at all times. Having a clear set of directions and examples to help students complete a task has been very important.


 * 6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of **
 * media communication tools, including audiovisual **
 * aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities. **

With the aid of pictures and words in these directions, students have the ability to complete the task with very few questions. Often words can be confusing but having visuals there helps to make the message a little clearer.


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

As students complete this task, I try to pay attention to what questions get asked often and try to revise the directions to make them as clear as possible. This document is to be used as an aid, not as a way to confuse students. I feel it really is doing its job.