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**Standard 5** ** Teachers know how to manage a classroom. **  The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.


 * Evidence 1:** Moodle Classroom

In my eighth grade Computer Applications class, I use Moodle as my classroom management system. Students learn from day one how to use Moodle and then are expected to enter the room and log on to it. Moodle allows me to give vocal instruction during class time as well as use Moodle to post written instructions. Students are able to chat with each other using Moodle chat to ask one another appropriate, assignment related questions as well as participate in discussion forums. Moodle also allows for me to post several assignments at one time and then allow students to work on them at their own pace within a time frame for the unit. Students are then able to submit assignments as they complete them and I am able to give immediate feedback.
 * Rationale 1:**


 * 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.**

Moodle promotes a classroom routine for my computer students because they are expected to log in to it every day. Students are able to develop positive relationships and cooperate with other students through Moodle chat and discussions. They are able to develop positive relationships with me due to receiving immediate feedback.


 * 5.S.3 The teacher organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, activities, and attention to provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks.**

I am able to post and organize the assignments and activities in a manner that allows the students to work at an appropriate pace for themselves within a unit time frame. I am also able to post enrichment activities for the advanced students in each unit in order to keep them engaged.

Because Moodle allows students to work at their own pace within limits, students develop a sense of motivation to finish the assignments sooner rather than later because they do not want to spend extra time outside of class working on the assignments. Using an Internet based program also engages the students more and therefore results in motivation. The enrichment activities that I post also support student motivation to finish assignments sooner.
 * 5.D.4 The teacher recognizes the value of intrinsic motivation to students’ life-long growth and learning.**