Standard5

Evidence 1: Moodle Page (each class has a Moodle page, as do all of the activities I advise and sports I coach)
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[|Ms. Hein's Moodle page]

Rationale 1: Antigo High School started an initiative that required all of its teachers to create Moodle pages for the classes we teach. At first it was overwhelming to put all of each class’s files, handouts, resources, etc. on the Moodle page. It proved to be well worth the trouble. Students became responsible for locating any information they missed or misplaced. It also kept things nicely organized. Since it was working pretty well, I decided to use it for some of the activities I advise that needed to reference forms and other information on a regular basis. Because I either teach or advise all high school grades, a student between 9th and 12th grades might access any one of my Moodle pages. I have been fully using my Moodle pages with various classes and/or activities for the past two school years. Each year I make adjustments and additions to make it even better. Education is relying on technology more and more, and creating the Moodle pages shows that I am continuing to evolve as a teacher because I am willing to reach the students where they prefer to be reached (via technology.) Further, they are able to access the Moodle pages from anywhere they have internet access, making it convenient. As stated earlier, students have been impacted because the Moodle page adds more responsibility to their learning. For example, if they lose a handout, they need to go on the Moodle page to locate and print that handout rather than asking me to make another copy for them, putting the burden on me. Also, it has taught me to double check links and uploads to be sure students are, in fact, able to access the resources. If I fail to double-check, it could create more hassle than help. Students are learning more and more to rely on Moodle at the high school; the goal is that it becomes second nature.

KSD

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.

I understand that classroom management involves more than just how students behave in the physical sense. Classroom management also includes organization and fluency of classroom routines. Moodle effectively organizes the class’s resources so that students are able to easily find what they need; doing so is a classroom routine that omits the waste of face-to-face instructional time.

5.S.1 The teacher creates a smoothly functioning learning community in which students assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision making, work collaboratively and independently, and engage in purposeful learning activities.

I understand that students need to learn to be responsible. Providing them with a Moodle page where they can and should access various resources and assignments gives them a choice. If they choose to do what they’re required to do, they will have a greater chance of succeeding which will teach them to make positive decisions in their learning.

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.

I understand that students sometimes need more than a teacher to motivate them. Moodle offers a variety of interactive features that allow students to discuss assignments and issues in a “Social Media” setting by posting opinions and reactions to others’ comments.