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    Join #tpstechtalk for live discussions in our first Hangout!
    Come and learn about Thinglink and explore the use of this annotation tool to enrich the analysis of a primary source in a K-12 classroom.   We will dive into the topic of woman suffrage using a popular image from the Library of Congress. No prior technology experience is necessary!  We encourage you to play with the tool and share ideas and thoughts regarding its use with primary sources.

    Tonight!  
    Thursday, May 08, 2014
    6:30 – 7:30 PM EST

    (UPDATED)  Location: http://goo.gl/vVuPjm

    The TPS Technology Committee will be testing the use of Twitter to conduct a primary source analysis. Even if you have never used Twitter, please join us.

    The topic will be immigration.  We will analyze the Emigrants [i.e. immigrants] landing at Ellis Island film.  http://www.loc.gov/item/00694367

    The Twitter discussion hashtag is #tpstechtalk

    We will hold three Twitter sessions.

                Observation:    Tuesday, February 18 from 7:00 – 7:30 PM EST

                Reflect:           Wednesday, February 19 from 7:00 – 7:30 PM EST

                Question:        Thursday, February 20 from 7:00 – 7:30 PM EST

    More information will be posted in the TPS TechTalk group. Save the dates and join us on Twitter.

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