Teaching With Primary Sources

Level 1 - Primary Source Foundations: introduces the breadth and organization of the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources, demonstrates the value of primary sources in instruction, and provides examples of primary source-based learning experiences.

Objectives:

Explain what primary sources are and understand their value in teaching
Locate and navigate the Library of Congress website
Access, save and present primary sources from the Library of Congress website
Gain a foundational understanding of best instructional practices for teaching with primary sources
Create instructionally sound learning experiences that integrate primary sources from the Library of Congress website

Series A - Acquire
Workshop A1	Introducing the Library of Congress American Memory Project and Digital Primary Sources Download PDF
Workshop A2	Finding and Accessing Primary Sources for the Classroom Download PDF
Workshop A3	Using Local Primary Sources to Bring Local Meaning to American Memory Download PDF
Workshop A4	Working with Digital Primary Source Formats Download PDF
Workshop A5	Make It and Take It: Creating Content with Primary Sources Download PDF PC Version \| PDF MAC Version
Workshop A6	Creating a Primary Source Set Download PDF
Series B - Brainstorm
Workshop B1	Basic Primary Source Analysis Download PDF
Workshop B2	Analyzing Primary Source Photographs Download PDF
Workshop B3	Analyzing Primary Source Sound Clips Download PDF
Workshop B4	Analyzing Primary Source Video Clips Download PDF
Workshop B5	Analyzing Primary Source Maps Download PDF
Workshop B6	Analyzing Primary Source Manuscripts Download PDF
Workshop B7	Primary Source-based Learning Examples Download PDF
Series C - Create
Workshop C1	Designing a Primary Source-based Learning Activity
Workshop C2	Formative Evaluation

Delivery Options:

Face-to-face, Online, Hybrid: 15 hours.

Level 1 workshops can be taken online, face-to-face, or any combination of both. The online and face-to-face workshop modules (Acquire, Brainstorm and Create) run concurrently allowing you to freely choose the delivery option that best suits your needs and learning style. If you are skeptical about taking the class online, we recommend that you take the first module face-to-face while simultaneously familiraizing yourself with the online environment. If you later choose to continue solely online, you are free to do so. Familiarizing yourself with the online environment is also important if you plan to continue through Level 2, as this level is only offered online.

Upon completion of Level 1, the participant can earn:

A Digital Resource Certificate for use at the TPS-CO Digital Primary Source Center - $150
A USB Flash drive with Library of Congress and TPS-CO materials for use in the classroom
Level 1 completion certificate

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Who Should Attend TPS-Colorado Classes?
Professional development classes are available for in-service and pre-service teachers, college faculty, librarians, media specialists and other educational support personnel. The goal of the TPS-Colorado project is to develop a professional development network that reaches out to Colorado educators to support the use of Library of Congress primary source-based instruction in the classroom.

How Can I Participate in TPS-Colorado?
Besides Level 1, there are three other levels of participation.

Level 2 - Advanced Primary Sources: examines strategies for evaluating, creating, and teaching subject-specific, standards-based learning experiences that integrate primary sources from the Library of Congress and exemplify best instructional practices.

Level 3 - Teaching with Primary Sources Ambassador - Colorado (TPS-CO Ambassador): builds a network of experienced Colorado educators who advocate the use of primary sources and widely disseminate the ideas, methods, and products of the Teaching with Primary Sources program.

Library of Congress Teaching with Priamry Sources Fellowship: develops a network of national fellows who travel to Washington, D.C. for one week to network and conduct research for their self-designed primary source related projects to be implemented in their home districts. The Library of Congress funds a limited number of LOC TPS fellows each summer. Only TPS-Colorado Ambassadors are eligible to apply and compete for this opportunity.