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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

The Digital Native Video DO YOU RECOGNIZE ME? THE DIGITAL NATIVE “Students are more and more visually literate. They live in a world filled with technology and visual input.” - Patricia Nuñez, Palm Springs Middle School

21 st 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

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING Student- Centered teaching Adaptive Software Student Collaboration Gaming Project- based Activities

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 - Josefa Alfonso, Arvida Middle School

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

 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

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

Annette Boyd Pitts Florida Law Related Executive Director iCivics State Director Emma Humphries Civic Engagement Coordinator University of Florida iCivics National Teachers Council Member Cristina Colon Lawton Chiles Middle School iCivics Master Teacher Jackie Viana MDCPS Social Sciences District Supervisor