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Stephanie Anderson replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I just want to thank all of you who took the course.  You have provided Keith and I with wonderful feedback about how to help teachers use the LOC more effectively. I hope you all have a great summer."
Jun 11, 2013
Brandon Erickson replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  What did you like about today's activities and searches on the LOC?
It wasn't in relation to the LOC, but rather the National Archives.  I'd never thought of using their services to search for government documents.  Having that introduction to a…"
Jun 6, 2013
Charlotte Pendleton replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13

I liked the review of copyright law and fair use of materials, as well as Robin Dexter's informative presentation on NARA's resources and how they differ from those of LOC.  I also appreciated having extra time to search and explore LOC.
I enjoyed…"
Jun 4, 2013
Katherine (Kate) Lawton replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  I appreciated going more into depth on how some lessons have been generated around the website resources (that is, the activities that we did in groups).  These activities helped me get thinking a bit more about what to use the resources.  I…"
Jun 4, 2013
Rebecca Julian replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1. I liked the scavenger hunt. Today's searches of political cartoons was interesting. I am a little so to figure out the meanings but it was fun to see so many of them.

2. I would do the scavenger hunt but probably modify it a bit. I would…"
Jun 4, 2013
Ann replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
" I enjoy the pace of the class. I don't feel rushed. I can spend a lot of time looking up a variety of materials with primary resources. I also enjoyed the book given in class. I will spend a lot of time using this in class. I enjoyed working the…"
Jun 4, 2013
Eric Lowman replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1) I liked the continuation of exploration of the LOC.  It has a lot to offer and we were given time to look around and explore the site.  The scavenger hunt was particularly helpful for me.

2) I could use the ARS I created and perhaps other ARS's…"
Jun 4, 2013
Audrey Charvat-Drew replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  I liked the scavenger hunt and actually do that with my own students for certain topics/activities.  I feel much more knowledgeable and am better able to locate a VARIETY of information now using LOC.  I need to work a bit more with NARA.
2.…"
Jun 4, 2013
Christy Wilson replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1. I liked the modules on using the LOC website and Copyright. As well as the LOC scavenger hunt. All helped me solidify using the website.
2. While searching the LOC I found America's Story with interactive activities that would be great for…"
Jun 4, 2013
Michelle Bowzer replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I liked the scavenger hunt.  I would modify it for my students and probably tailor the questions to what we were studying to help them discover new things on the topic.  I liked the political cartoons.  There are so many for 20th century that it…"
Jun 4, 2013
David Robinson replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  What did you like about today's activities and searches on the LOC?
I enjoyed having a guest speaker that turned us on to another resource, and I liked having time to explore the LOC site.
2.  What could you use in your classroom or how could…"
Jun 4, 2013
Julie Truskowski replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1. Scavenger hunt allowed for more exploration of LOC site.  The NARA presentation was good; another good avenue for primary sources. Sharing of book use ideas was good. Looking at and discussing the copyright issues was good.

2. The docs teach…"
Jun 4, 2013
Heather Beck replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"1.  I plan to use the political cartoon activity and really liked the form you provided us.  I also liked the NARA presentation and hope to use the docsteach.org site in my classroom.  It was helpful to have big chunks of time to work on the ARS as…"
Jun 4, 2013
Karen Toohey replied to Keith Kuipers's discussion Reflection assignment Day 2 in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
"I like the tutorial modules and the Scavenger Hunt.  They really set in concrete for me how and where to find things.

I would use the LOC Scavenger Hunt to introduce my students to the site and help them prepare for a research project.

Have us do…"
Jun 4, 2013
Keith Kuipers posted a discussion in Finding Primary Sources - Library of Congress ASDSA 13
1.  What did you like about today's activities and searches on the LOC?2.  What could you use in your classroom or how could you adopt something you did for use in you classroom?3.  What should we add or change for the next class?
Jun 4, 2013
Keith Kuipers left a comment for Keith Kuipers
"Were you able to? I have it.  You can email me if you want. kuipers_keith@asdk12.org"
May 16, 2013
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