Civic Engagement and iCivics Insights

The speaker commends teachers for their efforts in civic education and introduces iCivics, a website designed to support civic educators. The speaker shares positive feedback from teachers, including a testimonial from Ms. Watkins, who praises iCivics for engaging students in civics. The speaker encourages feedback and outlines future plans to enhance iCivics resources.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of civic engagement among young people?

• To prepare them for future careers

• To ensure they become engaged citizens

• To increase their social media presence

• To improve their academic performance

What is the primary purpose of the iCivics website?

• To provide entertainment for students

• To support civic educators with resources

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To offer online degrees in civics

How have students reacted to the iCivics interactive activities?

• They found them boring

• They were uninterested

• They preferred traditional methods

• They were engaged and interested

What subject does Ms. Mary Watkins teach?

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Civics

According to Ms. Watkins, what impact has iCivics had on her students?

• It made them dislike social studies

• It brought government to life for them

• It confused them about the Constitution

• It had no impact

What does the speaker encourage educators to do regarding iCivics?

• Use it only for advanced students

• Stop using it

• Provide feedback and suggestions

• Ignore it

What is the speaker's response to feedback received from educators?

• It is only partially considered

• It is dismissed

• It is read with care

• It is ignored

What future plans does the iCivics team have?

• To stop developing new resources

• To charge for all resources

• To focus only on high school students

• To continue developing free quality resources

What does the speaker say about the work of educators?

• It is only important for young children

• It is less important than other professions

• It is not very significant

• It is the most important work in the country

What is the speaker's final message to the educators?

• To stop using iCivics

• To keep up the great work

• To focus on other subjects

• To change their teaching methods