News & Events NEWS Library Library of Congress Adds 'A Century of Lawmaking' to Congress.gov Update Increases Accessibility, Readability of Bills and Resolutions Dating from 1799 Learn more Joy Williams Wins 2021 Prize for American Fiction Learn more TPS Consortium Black Founders Investigation The Read.Inquire.Write. team has developed a U.S. history investigation focused on the compelling question: How did Black Founders (re)define democracy and … [Read more...]
June News, Opportunities, Resources & PD from the Library & TPS Consortium
June 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
News, Opportunities, Resources Concerts from the Library Information | Premiering on Facebook | Watch on YouTubeGlobal Resource Fair U.S. Department of State Online June 22 - 24 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Free | Information & registrationGrab the Mic June Newsletter Jayson Reynolds | Read Hidden Folklorists and Hidden Spirituals on the Folklife Today Podcast Read about it | Listen Japanese Storytelling: Kamishibai and Ukiyo-e Minerva's Kaleidoscope | … [Read more...]
Primary Source Learning: What Are Primary Sources?
November 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This definition from the Library of Congress provides a basic answer to the question above. “'Primary sources' are the raw materials of history — original documents and objects which were created at the time under study. They are different from secondary sources, accounts or interpretations of events created by someone without firsthand experience." To learn more, take a look at the videos below from the Library and the Minnesota Historical Society, a TPS Consortium partner. Then, dig deeper … [Read more...]
TPS Spotlight: Library of Congress Summer 2020 Teacher Webinars
May 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Don't worry if you missed them, title links lead to webinar recordings May 27: Foundations: Analyzing Primary Sources from the Library of Congress | session materials June 3: Reflecting on Using Primary Sources to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners | session materials June 10: Foundations: Finding Resources on LOC.gov | session materials June 17: Pairing Primary Sources and Picture Books | session materials June 24: Foundations: Analyzing Complex Images | session materials … [Read more...]
CARE Teaching and Learning Certificate Program
April 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Creating Authentic, Responsive and Engaged Learning in a Remote Situation Below are recordings of four free webinars held April 21, 23, 28, 30, 2020. If you attended any webinar and didn't receive the submission link to get CPDU/CEU credit, send an email. Any educator who watches all four webinars can earn a micro-credential certificate in Innovative Remote Teaching Practices with Civic-Mindedness by completing the following: for each webinar, write a 200-word essay detailing how you will … [Read more...]
TPS Spotlight: Primary Sources and Teaching Online Webinar Series
March 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Teaching with Primary Sources Western Region and the TPS Teachers Network at Metropolitan State University of Denver hosted a series of professional development webinars three times a week for seven weeks. Don't worry if you missed any, because we've got links to the recordings! RECORDINGS Week 1 Lineup DIY - Creating Your Own Primary Source Sets March 31 Host: Mary Johnson Introduction to the TPS Teachers Network Create Your Own Primary Source Sets with the TPS … [Read more...]
Primary Source Learning Is Contagious: Free PD for Chicago-area Educators
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Presented by TPS-Barat in conjunction with the Chicago Public Schools Department of Literacy, this workshop is geared towards librarians and social studies and language arts teachers of grades 6-12. The workshop is open to teachers from school districts in the Chicago area. Two CPDUs will be awarded. Workshop Details Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: FREE Location: Reilly Elementary, Main Building Computer Lab 3650 W School Street Chicago, IL 60618 Workshop … [Read more...]
February No-Cost Training: Teaching with Primary Sources Level 1
January 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Our current online workshop is going so well, we decided to do it again in February. TPS-Barat will offer free educator training on teaching with primary sources from the Library of Congress digital collections. This online professional development training will cover finding and accessing Library resources as well as adapting and implementing primary source activities. The virtual workshop will feature independent work at school/home, including work before the first of three one-hour … [Read more...]
Library of Congress Spring 2015 Educator Webinars
January 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Library of Congress is hosting a series of free one-hour webinars focusing on using the Library’s digitized collections to meet curriculum content and skills standards. The webinars will generally be held every on Thursdays at 4:00 ET but look below for exact dates and registration information. More complete descriptions of the spring 2015 webinars and registration information can be found in the professional development area on the Teachers section of the Library website or by … [Read more...]
January No-Cost Training: Teaching with Primary Sources Level 1
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Happy New Year! In January, TPS-Barat will offer free teacher training on teaching with primary sources from the Library of Congress digital collections. This online professional development training will cover finding and accessing Library resources as well as creating and implementing primary source activities. The online workshop will feature independent work at school/home and three one-hour synchronous sessions held Tuesdays January 13, 20, and 27 at 6:30 pm CST online. Prior to each … [Read more...]
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