Technology Integration Form STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Selected Technology/Resource Name: Age/Grade Level: Technology/Resource Type:
iCivics 7
Application Software Device Website
Source: (Web address, company name, etc.)

https://www.icivics.org/
Associated Learning Standard(s): The resource may be generally applicable, if so, simply state that. List any ISTE-S standards that
seem to naturally align with the selected resource.
Digital Citizen
2a
Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital
world.
2b
Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when
using networked devices.
2c
Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
2d
Students manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to
track their navigation online.

Empowered Learner
1a
Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the
learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.
1b
Students build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
1c
Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety
of ways.
1d
Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and
troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
Global Collaborator
7a
Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that
broaden mutual understanding and learning.
7b
Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues
and problems from multiple viewpoints.
7c
Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a
common goal.
7d
Students explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
Give a brief description of the technology/resource.

iCivics prepares young Americans to become knowledgeable 21st century citizens by using free and creative materials such as
games, interactive work and free resources to study.
 INTEGRATION IDEA - PORTFOLIOS
How might you use this resource in a lesson plan to promote student-centered learning?

I would use this to promote student learning because the technology puts the students in situations such as a presidents, a
congressman or a mayor.

Value-Added Rating Scale

3 2 1

The integration idea described: The integration idea described: The integration idea described:

aligns to content standards aligns to content standards aligns to content standards

transforms a lesson in a way that would enhances a lesson; likely to serves as a nice supplement to a lesson
be impossible or very difficult without it; increase student engagement and but wouldnt necessarily play a critical
very likely to increase student engagement support mastery of the concept(s) role within the lesson
and contribute to mastery of the
will most likely be used by the will most likely be used by the teacher
concept(s)
students directly during a lesson (e.g., a demonstration)
optimal in a student-centered
environment where students are active
and engaged in learning content

VALUE-ADDED EXPLANATION
Based on the value-added rating scale above, how would you rate the technology integration you described, using the
selected resource? 3
Explain your rating based on the rubric indicators. The above resource applies to course content closely and can
transform a lesson because it allows the students to be put in roles that I cannot.

This template has been adapted from the following resources:

Christie, A., (2007). Dr. Alice Christies 6C Model for Evaluating Apps. Retrieved from
http://www.kathyschrock.net/uploads/3/9/2/2/392267/evalipad_content.pdf
ISTE, (2012). iste.netss Advancing Digital Age Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
LearnZillion, Inc. (July 2014). TeachFest Guide | Mathematics. Retrieved from http://ctcorestandards.org/wp-
content/uploads/2014/08/Math_TeachFest_SA_Guidebook.pdf.
Schrock, K., (2011-14). Critical Evaluation of a Content-Based IPAD/IPOD APP. Retrieved from
http://alicechristie.org/6C/6C.pdf.