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**Standards Addressed: ** V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction:

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.

5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. 

The success of ALL of my students is extremely important to me. When creating this Wiki I kept not only my students, but my parents as well. It’s important that reinforcement happens at home and often times parents can’t think back as far as fourth grade!

My classroom Wiki focuses on four skills in math that the students were struggling to master: decimals, multiplying by two digits, long division, and transformations. I used a fun approach on the Wiki to show students that it is OK to struggle! So many students shy away from asking questions that they allow themselves to slip away into incomprehension. I wanted my Wiki to allow students to use the comfort of their own home to extend their learning and to feel free to ask any questions.

With the extra help, I believe students will not only grasp the concepts taught, but will be ready to go above and beyond with their learning.

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your time here!

Woods’ Fourth Grade Wiki
 * Corinn **

 **Reflection:** While editing and updating the Wiki often proved to be tedious, I enjoyed the idea of creating a website for my class that really could benefit my students in the long run. I am pleased with the results of my pages both visually and professionally. I plan to continue to using the wiki for the remainder of the year as well as use my talents to expand the wiki for the 2009-2010 school year. I believe by beginning my Wiki at the start of the year will help my students succeed over its duration as well as raise our MSA scores.