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**Standard 6** ** Teachers communicate well. **  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: Rationale 1:

I found this powerpoint on-line. I added additional graphs, charts, and diagrams to fit the needs of my lesson on Climate. In the presentation, I added additional slides that stimulated thought on the topic of climate and required students to critically process the information as it was being presented. I used the powerpoint to introduce the topic of Climate as an opening lesson for my World Geography course. The presentation outlined the basic determinants of climate and it illustrated the different biomes that exist in the world. Powerpoint presentations are useful in presenting information in an organized format.

I find that students are comfortable with the program as a tool to create their own presentations. Students find that Powerpoint is a user-friendly and flexible way to organize and present information. I have found that students have used Google Docs and Prezi as a tool to complete presentations.


 * 6.D.1 The teacher recognizes the power of language for self-expression, identity development, and learning.**

I find that students have to have a strong background on subject matter if they are required to give presentations to small groups or to the entire class. Group presentations empower the learner by giving the student ownership of their own learning.


 * 6.S.2 The teacher supports and expands learner expression in speaking, writing, and other media.**

Throughout my program at Marian, I have found that my role as a social studies teacher has evolved. I have been teaching technology alongside social studies. The new technology egages students into the subject area because the technology is familiar to the students. The students seem to have a new interest into social studies as the courses are implemented with technology.


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

Verbal communication is a critical component to classroom instruction and inquiry. Nonverbal communication is an important cue to evaluation and assessment. Are students engaged? Are students learning? Nonverbal cues can help the instructor answer the previous questions and assess student engagement.