Classroom Communication May 15, 2007

What newspaper headline might appear from your classroom?

How can teachers use various types of communication to effectively communicate with the parents of their students, the community and other classrooms?

Objectives Learners will understand the value of selecting a communication tool that will best meet a communication need. Learners will examine online communication methods and determine how these methods can enhance classroom communication for a variety of purposes. Learners will select and plan to use a method of communication (online or printbased) that will enhance classroom communication for a variety of purposes. Learners will explore synchronous communication tools and develop an awareness of the advantages for using these tools as a method of communication in the classroom.

Communication Types Classroom to Home Classroom to Community Classroom to Classroom Within the Classroom

Online Communication Tools Safety and Security Blogs Podcasts Websites How can online communication tools enhance the ability to communicate wit the intended audience?

Creating a Communication Tool Synchronous Communication