| Thursday July 28, 2011 |
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Pre-workshop Survey
(Required by Library of Congress)
Pre-workshop activities
(Not required)
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Sent by e-mail to all participants
Self-directed
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TPSLevel1PreEvent
Introduction to the Library of Congress - 6 Self-directed Professional Development Modules
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| 8:00-8:10 |
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Welcome & Introductions |
Christine Schein,
Nancy White
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| 8:10-8:25 |
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Participant Introductions
Day 1 Overview
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Mary Johnson |
- What experiences have you had with primary sources?
- What are you hoping to learn over the next two days?
- In what ways do you connect to the previous person?
- Goals and objectives for Day 1
- Roadmap and expectations (what we expect & what you'll do)
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TPS Goal 1: Understanding Primary Sources; Goal 2: Analyzing Primary Sources; Goal 6: Understanding the Inquiry Process
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| Considerations of Inquiry & Learning |
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| 8:25-8:55 |
Connecting to Inquiry
Objective 6a: Examine inquiry learning models and methods
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TED Talk - Hans Rosling and the Magic Washing Machine - & Discussion
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Stevan Kalmon |
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/hans_rosling_and_the_magic_washing_machine.html
Connection to How We Learn
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| 8:55-9:20 |
What is inquiry?
How do teachers use inquiry in the classroom?
Objective 6a: Examine inquiry learning models and methods
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Two Inquiry Tools:
- Stripling Inquiry Model
- Dual Inquiry Model
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Mary Johnson
Stevan Kalmon
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| 9:20-9:35 |
Break
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A Guided Inquiry --
1. Connecting to & Wondering about Primary Sources
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9:35-9:55
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CONNECT
Primary Sources -
Teacher as Learner
Objective 1a: Explain what primary sources are and understand their value in teaching.
Objective 2a: Explore the connection between primary sources and 21st century learning skills and habits.
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Initial Primary Source Analysis
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Mary Johnson
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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Thinking about Primary Sources (basic analysis questions):
- What do you observe?
- What do you think you know?
- What do you want to find out?
Practice Analysis:
Mystery Photo Clue - bibliographic information as a starting point
"Inquiry is iterative." - Stevan Kalmon
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| 9:55-10:05 |
CONNECT; WONDER
Primary Sources & Inquiry
Teacher as Learner
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REFLECT
Inquiry Journal - Learner Side
Connect
Wonder
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Stevan Kalmon |
In addition to the Learner questions posed by the TPS reflection tool, consider questions about the Connect & Wonder inquiry phases of the mystery photo analysis.
- In the practice analysis of the mystery photo, which questions seem worth pursuing?
- As you prepare to "investigate" primary sources, what initial ideas do you have?
- What do I already know about learning through primary sources?
- What do I want to learn about primary sources?
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10:05-10:35
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Strategies for Guiding Learner Inquiry
Teacher as Teacher
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REFLECT
Inquiry Journal - Teacher Side
Connect
Wonder
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Mary Johnson
Stevan Kalmon
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How would you plan an inquiry process for your students using a single primary source such as the mystery photo?
- What are the logistical considerations when using a single primary source?
- What are the pedagogical considerations of a beginning inquiry process?
- How do you help students "connect" to content and ideas unfamiliar to them?
- What can you to encourage students' curiosity and interest in pursuing inquiry?
Reflection questions:
- How do I encourage inquiry in the classroom?
- How do I focus the inquiry?
- How do I encourage meaningful questions?
- What do inquiry and primary sources have to do with "21st century learning"?
Learning IN & Learning FOR PowerPoint
Learning IN & Learning FOR Scenarios
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10:35-10:45
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Break
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TPS Goal 4: Exploring www.loc.gov
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A Guided Inquiry --
2. Investigating the Library of Congress as a Repository for Primary Sources
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| 10:45-11:30 |
INVESTIGATE
Introduction to Library of Congress Repository
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"Homepage Fly-by"
Tour of American Memory and the Teachers Page
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Mary Johnson |
Library of Congress Homepage Cheat Sheet
- In pairs, explore each of the red circled areas.
- How is the Library of Congress homepage organized?
- What do you see on the Library of Congress website that might be useful for your classroom or personal interests?
- Why did we use this strategy to introduce the Library of Congress website?
American Memory
- Collections
- Browse
- Browse by Topic
- Browse Collections by Time Period
- Browse Collections Containing...
- Browse Collections by Place
- Teachers' Classroom Materials
- Lesson Plans
- Themed Resources
- Primary Source Sets
- Presentations & Activities
- Collection Connections
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| 11:30-12:00 |
Exploration of the site |
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- Which collections seem most useful to you as a Learner?
- Which collections seem most useful to you as a Teacher?
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12:00-1:00
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Lunch
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| 1:00-1:30 |
American Memory & the Teachers Page - Library of Congress
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Exploring American Memory and the Teachers Page
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Self-Directed Inquiry |
- Which presentations and activities seem most useful to you as a Learner?
- Which presentations and activities seem most useful to you as a Teacher?
- Which lesson plans, themed resources, or primary source sets could be useful for you? How?
- What tools can help you implement teaching and learning with primary sources?
- What helpful advice can you find on the Help screen?
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| 1:30-1:40 |
Library of Congress Resources |
REFLECT
Inquiry Journal - Teacher Side Investigate
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Stevan Kalmon |
Reflection questions:
- 3 takeaways from the American Memory investigation.
- How can I manage my discoveries on the Library of Congress website?
- What next do I need to know about the Library of Congress website?
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| 1:40-1:55 |
Break
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TPS Goal 3: Teaching with Primary Sources; Goal 4: Exploring www.loc.gov
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| A Guided Inquiry --
3. Investigating the Annotated Resource Set as a Tool for Teaching with Primary Sources
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1:55-2:10
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INVESTIGATE
Annotated Resource Set
Objective 3b: Investigate the ways primary sources and various technologies can promote inquiry, literacy, differentiated learning, and creative expression of knowledge.
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Guided Tour of an ARS |
Mary Johnson
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ARS Examples
ARS Template
Permanent URLs
Other ARS Examples
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| 2:10-2:50 |
Annotated Resource Set
Teacher as Instructional Developer
Objective 4a: Access, save, and present primary sources from the Library of Congress website that fit your instructional needs.
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ARS Development Practice |
Self Directed |
ARS development activity
- Small group brainstorm of ARS topics
- Mastering the ARS template
- Troubleshooting navigation and manipulation of LOC resources
- Debrief and share
Resource:
Colorado P-12 Academic Standards
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2:50-3:30
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REFLECT
Inquiry Journal -
Teacher Side & Learner Side
Investigate
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Stevan Kalmon
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As a Learner, consider...
- How do I learn?
- What strategies do I use to investigate a question?
- How do I know when I'm doing a good job of getting the information I need?
As a Teacher, consider...
- What instructional strategies do/can I use to facilitate investigation?
- How do I reveal relevance and ensure rigor in students' learning?
- How do I organize resources, including primary source materials?
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