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 * Teacher Technology Standards Addressed:

II. Communication** A. Use technology effectively and appropriatelyto interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information.

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social and ethical issues related to technology use. 3. Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy and student online protection.
 * III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues**

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.
 * V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction**

Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning.
 * VII. Professional Growth**

This Google site is a classroom website for a second grade classroom. It includes updates and information as well as useful links for parents and students. It also serves as an online showcase for student work.
 * Description of the Site:**

Overall, I found Google Sites relatively easy to use. Creating the basic site was simple and straight-forward. It took a little searching and experimenting at times to figure out exactly how to turn some of my ideas into reality on the site, but I did not really find anything that I wasn't able to do with just a little exploring or checking in with my STEP teammates. Right now I find the site to be just an addition to the communication tools that I am already using with my class. I have been using an email distribution list for parents/guardians for several years and have found that to be very effective. I use this system to deliver updates to parents/guardians directly in their email in-boxes. The site serves the same purpose for me at the moment, without the convenience of direct delivery of the information. I think that as I add to the student work gallery and the resource pages, it will become a much more useful tool for the students and parents with whom I work.
 * Reflection:**

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