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Engaging Students with Online Primary Sources

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 , 9:00 am 3:00 pm CDT

Libraries, museums, and archives provide online access to unique and rare materials on just about any research topic imaginable, but knowing where find them can be a challenge. Participants in this workshop will first learn strategies for locating relevant primary source materials across institutions. The workshop will then explore ideas for incorporating these resources, such as diaries, letters, oral history interviews, newspapers, business records, and more into lectures, classroom activities, and assignments. The workshop will cover in depth a few easy-to-use tools, methods, and project ideas, with time for hands-on exploration of each resource. Participants will work on small projects throughout the session using the tools and methods demonstrated and will have a final product(s) by the end of the workshop, along with a reflection on incorporating material covered into their own classrooms.

This workshop is intended for those who interact professionally (e.g., course instructor, advisor, student affairs staff member) with ISU’s students on a regular basis as part of their role on campus. That said, any employee interested in this topic is invited to register. Registration is required.

Eligible participants will receive a $100 stipend for successfully completing this course.  

This workshop falls under the AAC&U High-Impact Educational Practice of Collaborative Assignments and Projects.

201 N. School Street
Normal, IL 61761 United States
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(309) 438-3451
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614A