Cross-Media Enhancements Workshop: May, 2023

Teaching with Primary Sources & Humanizing Stories Told Across Different Media                                                                                                                  

Overview:  This workshop is sponsored by the  Library of Congress  in 2023.   We will introduce the latest cross-media methods that incorporate use of primary sources to deepen student learning and engagement. We'll also share strategie

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s for choosing stories, searching for relevant primary sources, and adapting these methods to different disciplines and grade levels. Learn more about the cross-media approach here.

Who Should Attend: For HGSE students and alumni interested in bringing stories into the classroom in dynamic ways that build digital/media literacy, expand perspectives and  meet students where they are... this workshop is for you. Register here.

What to Expect: This is an experiential learning workshop that invites you as                                participants  to give yourselves over to the power of stories as we demonstrate new methods of teaching and learning. We'll read, watch, listen, and analyze stories as told in various media forms as we alternate between media immersion, class discussions,  pairs or small group activities, and solo reflections.

The workshop is organized in 3 phases, building progressively from observing  (See One) new methods  to trying (Do One) new methods to putting  into practice (Teach One) new methods. Therefore, attendance each day, for the entire session, is essential. 

Schedule: We have three action-packed days  planned that include educational entertainment, periodic breaks, and opportunities to collaborate and compare notes  with your peers.  The schedule  is as follows:  

  • Tuesday, May 16th: 10:00am- 3:00pm ET
  • Wednesday, May 17th: 10:00am-3:00pm ET
  • Thursday, May 18th: 10:00am- 1:00pm ET

NOTE: Lunch will be provided each day .When you register for the workshop, you may specify special dietary needs.

Prerequisites: There are none. 

Pre-Work: We do ask that all participants complete some essential pre-work  before the workshop begins. It should take no more than 2-3 hours  and will set the stage for learning on Day 1 of the workshop. After you complete the registration,  we will send detailed instructions -with ample time to ask questions and prepare before May 16th.  

Meet the Teaching Team: Robert L. Selman and Susan Johnson McCabe will be facilitating the workshop.  Jen Fischer, Executive Director of Journeys in Film will be our special guest sharing insights and expertise about the use of film in education.  X-Media Teaching Fellows will provide additional support.  

Location: Gutman Library -Conference Center Rooms 5 & 6 (lower level)

Cost: Through the generosity of the Library of Congress program, this workshop will be provided at no cost to the participants. 

Certification: All participants who complete this 3-day workshop will earn a Cross-Media Certificate  that signifies Level 1 mastery of the new methodology  and will be eligible to apply for the X-Media Lab’s Summer/Fall stipend and earn Level 2 mastery of the new methodology. 

Registration: Enrollment is limited. Please register here  as soon as possible  to secure your place (no later than April 24, 2023). If you have any questions, please reach out to susan_mccabe@gse.harvard.edu.