Teaching with Primary Sources and Humanizing Stories Told Across Media
July 26-August 22, 2023
Overview: This 4-week, online, asynchronous workshop is funded by a 2023 TPS Eastern Region grant from the Library of Congress to introduce the latest cross-media methods that integrate the strategic use of primary sources to deepen student learning and engagement. We'll cover techniques and best practices for choosing stories, searching for primary sources, and adapting the new methodology to different disciplines and grade levels. Learn more about the cross-media approach here .
Who Should Attend: Educators at all levels of experience are invited to apply for a scholarship (see registration/cost details below) to participate in this online, asynchronous workshop. If you are interested in bringing stories into the classroom in dynamic ways that build digital/media literacy, cultivate new perspectives, and meet students where they are... this workshop is for you.
What to Expect: This professional development workshop is designed to give participants an interactive, practice-focused learning experience first as a student then as a teacher, utilizing a new methodology that combines the power of storytelling with cross-media analytic methods, and the strategic use of primary sources.
The workshop begins with an introduction to foundational research, cross media analytic methods, and the theory of change for the new methodology in Week 1. The next 3 weeks build progressively from observing (See One) new methods to trying (Do One) new methods to putting into practice (Teach One) new methods with key emphasis on the straegic use of primary sources.
Each week, participants will work through the workshop content at their own pace then submit a brief reflection on their key takeaways at the end of the week. You will be challenged to read, watch, listen, analyze, and compare a variety of stories as told in different media forms. You will be encouraged to exchange ideas with peers in guided online discussions and to consider how you might apply this new methodology to your own practice. The workshop culminates with a live online session where participants can meet with the teaching team and share their action plans.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this workshop.
Registration/Cost: Enrollment is limited. Educators accepted into this professional development workshop will be awarded a scholarship that covers the cost of participation, funded by a TPS East Region grant from the Library of Congress. You may apply for a scholarship to participate here.
Applications will be considered on a first come/first serve basis with final scholarship awards given at the discretion of the teaching team.in accordance with grant requirements. Notifications of scholarship awards will be sent out by July 23rd.
Certificate: Participants must complete short weekly reflections and submit a Cross Media Action Plan at the conclusion of the workshop to qualify for a Certificate of Completion for 20 hours of professional development learning. Certificates will be sent to the email address used during the registration process.
Meet the Teaching Team: Robert L. Selman and Susan Johnson McCabe from the Harvard Graduate School of Education 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 lab Teaching Fellows will provide additional support.
If you have any questions, please reach out to susan_mccabe@gse.harvard.edu.