| Learning @ the Source Workshop Series |
| Free professional development |
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| Overview |
This flexible, modular workshop series can be delivered in just 8 hours and helps teachers take advantage of the millions of digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress to construct engaging,
thought-provoking, student-centered projects.
The Learning @ the Source Workshop Series includes
in-person workshops and web-based training to reinforce learning. CPDUs as well
as Masters credit from Regis University in Colorado are available. Join us to discover the wonders that await you at the Library of Congress! |
| For more information on this free professional development and how to provide it to teachers at your school, email
info@americanmemory.org
or call Barat Education Foundation at 847.574.2465. |
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 Goals |
Bring history and literature to life for students
Explore the vast digital databases of free resources from the Library of Congress (LOC)
Build critical-thinking skills and highly engaged learners
Discover the power of digital storytelling and photography for impactful learning
Create student-centered primary-source lessons using LOC resources |
| Format |
No cost to your school or your teachers
Highly experienced facilitator provided at your location
Series includes lesson-plan creation; extra technology training also available
Schedule in school, after school, or weekends, at your convenience
Short, introductory sessions also available (about 2 hours)
CPDUs and/or Masters Credit (small fee) provided |
| Getting Started |
No cost to your school or your teachers
Sessions fill up fast
Call Barat Education Foundation at 847.574.2465 |
| Reviews
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"Excellent learning opportunity. I am so excited about this resource for my class and myself." 5th grade teacher
"I feel that every teacher should take this professional development course! It not only teaches you
about the
Library of Congress, it also shows you how to create extremely valuable, engaging lesson plans." 7th grade teacher
"You have opened up a whole new world to me and made it accessible." 7th grade teacher
"Would I highly recommend the course? You bet." 2nd grade teacher |
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