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LoC Resources - Links

Here is a preliminary list of resources from the Library of Congress.
There are a few more items I will be adding so stay tuned and check back later!

Thank you to Keith from the Denver TPS group who compiled this starter list for us!

Jukebox:

Link to site: http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/

An intro to using the Jukebox: http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/first-time-here
Info on playlists: http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/playlists/basics

You can create a play list from Jukebox and share it through a social network, or create a bookmark link to access your list at a later date.


LOC Blog post about Jukebox:

http://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2011/05/all-that-jazz-%e2%80%a6-and-humor-opera-dance-music-%e2%80%a6/

Performing Arts Encyclopedia :

http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED/Professional Development

Suggest that you review the Introduction and the Unit on Copyright!!

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/selfdirected/

Information on ZAMZAR!

How to download a video to use in your classroom:


Find ZAMAR
Open New Tab
Open Youtube and find the desired video
From  Youtube, hit the share button under the desired video
A link will appear on the page, (this is also the link you wish to use in your ARS)
Copy the Share link
Go back to ZAMAR
Select the Download Video tab
Put the Youtube link under Step One
Choose either mov or wav
File will convert, you will receive a link from ZamZar in your email
Open and download into your computer to play for your class!
Cheer and celebrate! ☺

Neva for questions and assistance, or I will probably know who else to ask!

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  • Yeehaw! That's what I'm talking about!

    I wasn't really aware of the LOC resource before the class. This list of resources makes it even better. Thank you for taking the time. gp

  • Neva,

    Thanks for this information.  It's all pretty new to me so I really appreciate this listing.

    Margaret

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