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Evidence 1: ScreTranscript from The Giver book discussion on a class wiki.



This is a screen shot from a digital book discussion some of my students had on a class wiki page. This piece of evidence shows that I know how to use a variety of instructional strategies to promote learning and critical thinking. These discussions were completely student student centered, and students were able to discuss parts of the book they found interesting, confusing, or any other aspect of the book they desired. This discussion is a great example of how I try to put the responsibility of learning in the hands of the student. This discussion page is a great example of how I use technology to foster deep thinking in my classroom. Overall, these online discussions have proven to be a great learning experience that has led students to think more deeply about their reading. Rationale 1:

KSD 4.K.3 The teacher knows how to enhance learning through the use of a wide variety of materials and technological resources (e.g. computers, audio-visual technologies, videotapes and discs, local experts, primary documents and artifacts, texts, reference books, literature, and other print resources).

//This is a great example of using technology to enhance a learning experience. I have always done book discussion groups in my classroom. I started doing them in groups of four or five students talking about their books. When I added the digital component to the discussions I was amazed at the results. Many students who were hesitant to discuss in groups were much more willing to share their ideas in the digital discussions.//

//4.S.2 The teacher uses multiple teaching and// //learning strategies to engage students in active// //learning opportunities that promote the// //development of critical thinking, problem// //solving, and performance capabilities and that// //help students assume responsibility for// //identifying and using learning resources.//

//This evidence shows that I am able to use a variety of strategies the engage students and promote critical thinking. The use of technology was very engaging and students were pushing each other to think deeply about their reading.//

//4.D.1 The teacher values the// //development of students’ critical thinking,// //independent problem solving, and// //performance capabilities.//

//This evidence shows that I try to provide learning experiences that allow students to think independently and to be an active part of the learning process.//