EDUCATION iCivics 2015-2016

Objectives To introduce the iCivics Site To make connections between the Civics EOC and the iCivics resources To explain the benefits of Game Based Learning and a blended learning curriculum To model lessons and games To provide a guide to use ALL the different types of learning tools available

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ME? THE DIGITAL NATIVE The Digital Native Video “Students are more and more visually literate. They live in a world filled with technology and visual input.” - Patricia Nuñez, Palm Springs Middle School The term “Digital Natives” was first introduced by Marc Prensky in his book on 21st century learning. He defines a digital native as a person who has grown up in the digital world using technology as a way to communicate, record, educate, and understand society. Today's tweens and teens are digital natives as they have had access to computers, cell phones, email, and other forms of technology since birth. Digital Natives speak the language of technology and are as comfortable with technology as past generations have been with pen and paper.

DIGITAL NATIVE OR DIGITAL IMMIGRANT

iCivics Blended Learning MODEL 21st century personalized and blended learning environment Should be implemented in middle and K-8 Centers Approximately 11,800 middle school students across Miami-Dade County Public Schools in grades 6, 7, and 8 16 Units of Civics Curriculum aligned with the goals of the Common Core State Standards in ELA and History (CCSSM) with a blended curriculum using the SS NGSSS

Reimagine YOUR Classroom

REIMAGINE LEARNING Game Based Learning INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING Project-based Activities INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING Student-Centered teaching Adaptive Software Student Collaboration Gaming Game Based Learning

REIMAGINE TEACHING iCivics Curriculum “My philosophy of education is that I am a facilitator of knowledge. It is my job to provide a learning environment where all students will learn, succeed, and improve their level of achievement…” - Josefa Alfonso, Arvida Middle School iCivics Curriculum

Why iCivics matters iCivics Curriculum Civics EOC tests 40 Civics Benchmarks iCivics is pivotal when using in conjunction with the Florida Item Specifications when preparing students for the Civics EOC iCivics Curriculum

16 Units Curriculum Units All Units are related to topics and Standards Teachers can set up classes in two ways Each unit integrates games and other aspects and tools of iCivics Some of the units include: Lesson Plans, Games, Drafting Board, Mini-lessons, DB Quest and Web Quests

iCivics Games The Games are Flash-based No downloading necessary Most games last 45 minutes ENGAGING!!!

REIMAGINE LEARNING Game Based Learning Web Quests Using these tools students can explore internet resources Drafting Board is an interactive online essay builder for argumentative writing

Emma Humphries, Ph.D. Chief Academic Officer iCivics emma.humphries@icivics.org Cristina Colon Lawton Chiles Middle School iCivics Master Teacher Cvelazquezc@dadeschools.net Jackie Viana MDCPS Social Sciences District Supervisor Jviana@dadeschools.net 305-995-2772