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Poster: "Judith K. Graves" <jgrav@LOC.GOV>
Subject: Re: 99 institute
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Thanks, Debbie for the thoughts. It's been our pleasure to work with all
Fellows. People keep remarking about what wonderful jobs we have and they
are right, especially because we get to meet and support folks like all of
you!
This year Fellows will hear two panels, one on working with AM resources
with students; another on dissemination. Both panels will be composed of
Fellow alums. Mike and I will talk about lessons and expectations on
Sunday - up front in the week to take the pressure off and reemphasize that
the Fellows are the professionals and they drive the lesson, not the
technology (plus other points y'all have mentioned). Fellow alums will be
coaches this year, again reemphasizing the important themes of the week -
and year.
Thanks again for sharing. Mike and I will weave in your thoughts, to be sure.
Judy
At 12:00 AM 07/08/1999 -0700, Debbie Abilock wrote:
>Hi Judith (and everyone):
>
>I think the level of expertise rises with each succeeding group...I know
>that this year's bunch will start way ahead of where Cynthia and I were.
>Thanks, of course, to your own continuous improvement cycle, the level of
>understanding in the country about the use of primary sources, and the
>quality of the candidates you get!
>
>This sounds like a platitude, but I would also like the teams to know what
>a wonderful year-long journey it has been. Worth the effort... Your
>support, your willingness to go the extra mile all along has been a
>lifeline for us!
>
>Looking back, I realize how my own knowledge and sophistication has
>increased as a result of the trial run with kids, the reflection about
>what might have been/could be/will be. I'm now planning an oral history
>project next year with a different team and different age group, but it
>already feels as if I'm so much more comfortable with the
>possibilities...and this comes from a person (me!) who has YET to do a
>curriculum with any repeated regularity...since our school asks teachers
>to develop curriculum each year!!!
>
>I would also suggest that the teachers come with open minds about
>historical inquiry, in terms of what they can ask of kids. I am learning
>that I can expect a greater level of constructivist learning if I DO
>expect it...kids CAN...and DO!
>
>At the risk of waxing sappy, I want to thank everyone at AMMem who has
>helped us, whether it was in the wings figuring out logistics or up front
>helping us vision. You're like a orchestra...and the music is lovely!
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>Debbie Abilock "It is important that students bring a certain
>The Nueva School ragamuffin barefoot irreverence to their studies;
>6565 Skyline Blvd. they are not here to worship what is known,
>Hillsborough, CA 94010 but to question it." (Jacob Bronowski)
>debbie@nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us
http://www.nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us/~debbie/overview.html
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>On Wed, 7 Jul 1999, Judith K. Graves wrote:
>
>> Hi Fellows,
>> As you know the 1999 institute is less than 2 weeks away. This is your
>> chance to speak to them. Think back through your experiences with American
>> Memory and *the lesson*....
>>
>> What would you like to say to them about developing a lesson? What advice
>> would you give?
>>
>> What would you like us to say to them as new Fellows, meeting each other
>> and us Library folk for the first time? What advice would you give them to
>> help them make the best use of the week?
>>
>> Mike Federspeil and I will have one-half hour on Sunday to talk about
>> lessons and expectations. We would be happy to pass along the voices of
>> Fellows who've been there, done that.
>>
>> So, sweep those summer cobwebs aside and think pithy and sage for a few
>> moments and send those comments!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Judy, m.h.
>> ps - yesterday was 104 degrees; today is not supposed to break 100 (we'll
>> see).
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>> Judith K. Graves
>> Educational Services
>> National Digital Library Program
>> Library of Congress
>> Washington, D.C. 20540-1320
>> jgrav@loc.gov (V)202/707-2562 (F) 202/252-3173
>> http://learning.loc.gov/learn/
>>
>
>
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Judith K. Graves
Educational Services
National Digital Library Program
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540-1320
jgrav@loc.gov (V)202/707-2562 (F) 202/252-3173
http://learning.loc.gov/learn/
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