Enhancing Citizenship Skills Of Students with MID By SEESAW

1- Title of The Activity

Enhancing Citizenship Skills Of Students with MID By SEESAW

2- ICT Tool Used

Seesaw

3- Which competence (domain area) does this activity focus on to support the families of students with MIDs to teach them more effectively?

Citizenship Competences

4- Learning Focus

• What We’re Learning: This guide helps your child develop citizenship competences, focusing on understanding civic values, rights, and responsibilities.

What It Does: Seesaw is a digital tool designed to engage students through interactive scenarios and games that teach about citizenship, fostering understanding of societal norms and civic duties. This activity focuses on citizenship competences, helping students grasp basic societal functions, recognize common public symbols, and understand simple laws and rules that affect everyday life.

Getting Started with the Tool:

• How to Access:
  • Visit the Seesaw platform online: https://seesaw.com
  • Create an account and log in to access the citizenship modules.
• Key Functions:
  • Interactive stories and games that illustrate civic scenarios.
  • Visual and auditory cues to aid comprehension and retention.

Learning Activities:

• Easy Activities:
  • Use SESAW’s storytelling feature to walk through a day in the life of a community member, discussing each decision point.
  • Engage with interactive games that simulate community participation, like voting or volunteering.

Learning Tips:

• When to Use It:
  • Integrate SESAW sessions into your weekly routine, such as every Wednesday afternoon for about 30 minutes.
• Keeping Organized:
  • Keep a log or journal of the scenarios discussed and any new concepts learned during each session.
• Staying Motivated:
  • Celebrate completion of modules with a small reward, such as earning badges within SESAW or a favorite activity afterward
• Further Help:
  • Check out the ‘Help’ section on SEESAW for tutorials on how to maximize the use of each feature.
  • Explore supplementary materials like videos or simple readings on citizenship available on educational websites.