Author Archives: Civic Mirror
New Video Tutorial Development Underway
For roughly 2 years too long, CM Educators had to learn how the online program worked by watching our “CM Online Tour for Educators” that was very out of date … like check out the old design! We’re happy to … Continue reading
Professor’s Henry Jenkins on Game-Based Learning
If you hesitated with the Civic Mirror – or any game-based learning resource for that matter – because you thought it was pedagogically unfounded, don’t even go there. Thanks to the Guardian Games Blog for this outstanding interview with Professor Harry Jenkins. While … Continue reading
Mr. Ken High ~ Beta Testing Idea Guy!
The coolest thing about cutting-edge learning resources like the Civic Mirror is that they attract cutting-edge teachers. Mr. Ken High, from Hudson High School in Hudson, Massachusetts, is one of those teachers. He discovered the Civic Mirror at the NCSS … Continue reading
Performance-Based Learning Modules Ready in 6 Weeks!
In roughly 6-weeks time, 13 performance-based learning modules will be available on civicmirror.com for a variety of courses. These modules have been designed to be dynamic and organic (instead of linear and static) so teachers can pick and choose what learning … Continue reading
Mr. Dan Ballantyne, CM 2.0 Beta Testing Super Star
It’s been a little over a month since the specially-selected beta testing educators have been using the new Civic Mirror with their students, and some superstars have definitely worked diligently with us to make it bug free and excellent. Mr. … Continue reading
Candid Reflections On Success, Strategy, and Corruption
Osmond, a student from the Civic Mirror country Procrasti-Nation (yet another Grade 10 Civics class from Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario), openly reflects on his rise to success, the corrupt country he was a part of, and the … Continue reading
Beta Version of Civic Mirror 2.0 Launching Today!
Select Teachers Beta-Testing the New! Civic Mirror This coming September we’ll be launching Civic Mirror 2.0, complete with a new design, classroom video tutorials, 13 learning modules, and enhanced online community tools and features. This is an exciting first step in (1) … Continue reading
Trixtown & The Roasted Marshmallow, Part 4
This is the fourth and final installment of the student-created Roasted Marshmallow Newspaper series, chronicling the happenings in the Civic Mirror Country “Trixtown” from Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. A Trixy Ending Written By Nafis Wazid Year 2000, flashed … Continue reading
Trixtown & The Roasted Marshmallow, Part 3
This is the third installment of our four-part Roasted Marshmallow Newspaper series about the Civic Mirror Country “Trixtown” at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. Mike the Situation: “The Biggest Scammer” shows his True Colors – Written by Danyal Today, … Continue reading
Trixtown & The Roasted Marshmallow, Part 2
This is the second installment of our four-part series about the Roasted Marshmallow Newspaper that was started by Civics 10 students from the Civic Mirror Country “Trixtown” at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. Varunism – What Does This … Continue reading
