[LM_NET] Library of Congress Summer Institute for Educators...

[Laura Gottesman <lgot@LOC.GOV>]

Posted on behalf of a colleague.  Please excuse any cross-postings.
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Library of Congress Summer Institute 
Learning About Immigration - Through Primary Sources 
July 20 - 22, 2005 
Washington, DC. 
 
We are a nation of immigrants. In the earliest grades we begin teaching the 
uniqueness, complexity and diversity of the United States, which can be greatly 
attributed to the immigrant populations that shaped it. This summer, the Library of 
Congress will provide an opportunity for educators to engage in intensive study and 
exploration of the topic of immigration.  Full time K-14 educators (teachers, media 
specialists, technology coordinators or directors, and school librarians) in 
public, public charter, private or religiously affiliated schools, as well as 
home-schooling parents are invited to register.  
 
Participants will: 
·      Discover Library of Congress primary source materials 
·      Develop strategies for using primary source digital content in teaching 
·      Engage in inquiry learning in hands-on workshops 
·      Learn from historical subject matter experts  
·      Leave with a plan for creating a lesson or activity about immigration  
·      Become a community of learners that will work together post-institute 
 
There is no charge for the institute or for materials. Participants will be 
responsible for the costs of their own transportation and lodgings. Content is 
geared to professionals working with students from upper elementary to high school 
and early university years.   
 
Please visit the Library's Web site to register for this event: 
http://www.loc.gov/learn/educators/summer_institute/sum2005_register.html  
 
Deadline for registration: June 15, 2005.  
Inquiries may be addressed to: learningpage@loc.gov 

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Laura Gottesman
Digital Reference Team
The Library of Congress

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