Civic Education Virtual Workshop (March 30th, 2020)
Part 1: Research and News Media Literacy (11am-12pm)
We will explore key resources and strategies for students engaging in research on civic issues. Special emphasis will be paid to news media literacy, distinguishing reputable sources of online information, and other essential skills needed to complete civics projects.
Part 2: Action Civics (12-1pm)
In Part 2 of our workshop, we will unpack the concept of “action civics,” explore its’ key components, examine exemplars, and begin designing action civic project ideas that align to grade-level curriculum standards.
***Our activity will involve a redesign of the department research curriculum already in place.
Part 3: Leveraging Educational Technology (1-2pm)
Part three will focus on educational technologies that teachers and students can leverage to amplify the impact of best practices in civic education.