by
Ann Canning
This is the week that all participants will have an opportunity in class to have a Zoom conversation in a break-out room with an assigned classmate. During that 20-minute time slot, you will be sharing ideas for adding to each other's Network Album and asking questions about how the album's primary sources can be used in a community of learners.
You have found many unique primary sources during this Leadership course, and your comments on our Canvas Discussion Board indicate that you searched both loc.gov and tpsteachersnetwork.org successfully. This week, we ask you to review your album description and the teacher notes section that is included in every primary source. If you have not already filled in some of these sections, add some specific inquiry questions and match your primary sources with one of the TPS inquiry strategies that you have experienced in class or earlier.
As you review the album created by your assigned peer review partner, we encourage you to share these observations about their album:
- One gem or outstanding primary source included in this album.
- One question you have about the album.
- One opportunity for adding to this album.
Thank you for this close read of primary sources and deep dive into the archives at loc.gov and this Network.
--Ann Canning
Edited
This a silent animated movie about the sinking of the Lusitania. My plan is to show this when teaching about the the event. Not only will the students learn about this event, they will learn about the visual technology at at that time. I can even have the students compare and contrast the media from the early 1900's to that of today.
The video is 11 mins long. I would probably speed the video as a way to keep middle school students engaged and focused in the lesson.
# US in World War I
In the third video it brings the first 2 videos into perspective. With a simply put connection between algorithms and algebra. It helps learners understand the purpose of knowing the basics of why we might study algebra. Its more than just a class an administrator sticks you in for credit. It helps make sense of everything.
This video will empower students to understand applications in their simplest form as explained by computer science professor Dr. Malan from Harvard. It adds on to video one but with a more modern twist.
Start here with this video. It explains the history of the algorithms. The BBC video is short, easy to understand, and prompts empowerment for learners to understand the begger picture.
Testimonials
-
I love that there is new info on the site daily!
-
I had a wonderful time working with the Library of Congress and learning about all of the resources at my fingertips!
-
The TPS Teachers Network has an equal exchange of ideas. You know it's not a place where you're being judged.
-
My colleagues post incredibly fine resources and ideas....the caliber of the suggestions and resources make me feel that I take a lot from it. It's a takeaway. And I hope that I can give back as much as I get.
-
Going into this school year, I have a fantastic new resource for my own instruction and to share with my colleagues!
-
I am very glad that I discovered the TPS Teachers Network through RQI. Great resources can be hard to find out there on the internet!
