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Tech Tool of the Month: iThrive Sim – Part 2

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In part one of this blog post, we introduced you to iThrive Sim and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  iThrive Sim provides several interactive educational simulations tailored for secondary students that focus on civics and … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: iThrive Sim – Part 1

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iThrive Sim offers interactive educational simulations designed to engage secondary students in civics and social-emotional learning. These role-playing experiences place students in realistic scenarios, and each outcome is based on the choices the players make throughout the game. Some of the simulations can be completed independently, while others are designed for cooperative learning groups. The simulations … read more »

From Classroom to Community: Nurturing Student Advocacy

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All advocacy is, at its core, an exercise in empathy. Samantha Power Believing that suffering can be an “educative force,” Mahatma Gandhi began a six-day hunger strike on September 16, 1932, in protest of how the British government’s support of a new Indian constitution creating a caste system in India. His protest led to the … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Do I Have a Right? – Part 2

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Part 1 of this blog introduced you to Do I Have a Right? and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for this tool and ideas for using it in the classroom. Do I Have a Right? : When you arrive … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Do I Have a Right? – Part 1

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iCivics’s Do I Have a Right? is an immersive role-playing experience designed to help students deepen their understanding of constitutional law. During the game, students assume the role of a lawyer establishing their own legal firm and get an opportunity to apply legal principles to real-life situations. Players delve into the intricacies of constitutional amendments … read more »