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Archive: April 2015 (4 Posts)

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Intern Lesson: Who Knew Analyzing Primary Sources Could Be So Exciting?

Posted by: Cheryl Lederle

As the end of my internship draws near and I look back at all I have learned, one thing sticks out: I have been surprised by how exciting analyzing primary sources can be. I watched as teachers at our workshops sat with images in front of them, and their facial expressions went from an initial blank stare to expressions of full engagement and wonder as they looked at every detail of an image to answer questions like: What is the image trying to convey? Why? Who created it? In groups, the teachers became excited students working together to analyze an image.

One woman watches as another examines with a magnifying glass an ornate, decorative image on a printed page

New Grant Funding Available!

Posted by: Cheryl Lederle

Today, the Library of Congress announces the availability of $950,000 to support the development of online interactives and mobile apps for classroom use on Congress and civic participation.