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**Standard 2** ** Teachers know how children grow. **  The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.

Evidence 1: [|LessonPlanStoryJumper.doc] using Storyjumper.com

Rationale 1: Storyjumper is a Web 2.0 tool that allows students to create and/or publish their own writing. I used this site with third grade writers, and though younger students would likely require some assistance, this site could be used with students of all ages. Storyjumper takes young authors step-by step through the process of creating a story. It is flexible in meeting a variety of student needs in many ways. Students can work individually or collaboratively, and the topic can be open-ended or teacher directed. Students can use the images and backgrounds on the site or upload photos or even their own illustrations. In this case, a student who would be inhibited by having to use their own illustrations would be able to illustrate digitally. A student who wanted to showcase their own artwork would be motivated by knowing they could upload their original artwork.

There are also tutorials available for students needing a review of how to use and navigate the site. Students can then publish their stories online for others to view (with privacy options) and their story can also be made into a hardcover book that can be purchased. By learning about and using this Web 2.0 tool, I was able to motivate all students to write and develop confidence in themselves as authors. I learned how to be a more organized and effective writing teacher by using the story planner located on the Storyjumper site. By developing and implementing lessons using Storyjumper, I also found that writing online stories was a great way to share students’ writing with parents.

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2.K.2 The teacher understands that students’ physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development influence learning and knows how to address these factors when making instructional decisions.

By having a variety of applications and options, this site is a great tool for promoting digital fluency while meeting a variety of student aptitudes, abilities, and preferences.

2.S.1 The teacher assesses individual and group performance in order to design instruction that meets learners’ current needs in each domain (cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and physical) and that leads to the next level of development.

After assessing a student’s skills and needs, the assignment and level of support can be geared to meet a student’s cognitive, social, and emotional needs.

2.D.1 The teacher appreciates individual variation at each developmental level and shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners, and is committed to help them develop self-confidence and competence.

Writing projects completed on Storyjumper can be easily modified to showcase the strengths and work on individual student needs. Seeing the final product in published form whether online or in hardcover print is a terrific self-esteem builder for students.