1. EDUCATION
iCivics

2. 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

3. 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, , 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.

4. DIGITAL NATIVE OR DIGITAL IMMIGRANT

5. 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

6. Reimagine YOUR Classroom

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. Emma Humphries, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
iCivics
Cristina Colon
Lawton Chiles Middle School iCivics Master Teacher
Jackie Viana
MDCPS Social Sciences District Supervisor