Engaging Students with Primary Sources

Kerry Ray Hill, a former teacher and director of digital learning at iCivics, emphasizes the importance of primary sources in civic education. She introduces DB Quest, a tool focused on evidence-based reasoning, aiming to help students explore primary sources and internalize the process to answer significant questions. The tool engages students through text, film, and images, fostering critical thinking and active citizenship.

Who is Kerry Ray Hill and what role does she play in the context of the video?

• A student learning about civic education

• A former teacher and director of digital learning at iCivics

• A current teacher and director of iCivics

• A journalist reporting on civic issues

Why are primary sources important in civic education?

• They help in developing critical thinking and active citizenship

• They replace textbooks

• They provide entertainment

• They are easy to understand

What is the primary focus of DB Quest?

• Entertainment-based learning

• Group discussions

• Evidence-based reasoning

• Memorization of facts

What are the two main goals of DB Quest?

• To explore primary sources and internalize the process

• To explore primary sources and memorize facts

• To watch videos and take quizzes

• To read books and write essays

How does DB Quest ensure student engagement?

• By providing rewards

• By using interactive games

• By offering extra credit

• By engaging students with primary sources