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Poster: "Judith K. Graves" <jgrav@LOC.GOV>
Subject: Re: '99 Fellas
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Hi Arnold,
Thanks for providing great material for quotes! The 99 Fellows don't know
how lucky they are to be hearing advice from Those Who Have Gone Before!
Judy
At 10:26 AM 07/08/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>Some unsolicited advice from a '98 participant:
>
>The week goes by fast. There is so much to do. Yes, I know these are
cliches, but
>they are nonetheless true. Try to slow down the process by taking good
notes (on
>the word processor, of course) and by dividing up some of the tasks with your
>partner. I found that the most valuable part of the entire Institute was
in meeting
>a whole bunch of smart, dedicated, like-minded educators. I wrote down
many email
>addresses, and have corresponded with some colleagues throughout the
school year.
>
>As far as creating the lesson plan goes: don't obsess over it. While
you're in DC
>it is sufficient that you and your partner familiarize yourself with the
resources
>of the American Memory collection, then conceptualize an idea and a general
>structure for something that will interest your students. There is more
than plenty
>out there, so the process of just narrowing down your focus will take a
lot of time.
>
>Finally: have a good time. How many chances do you get to leave the
Significant
>Other at home, leave a note explaining What to Feed the Kids, and hang out
for a
>week with a terrific group such as this? The answer, in case you're not
paying
>attention, should be: "Not many." So work hard during the day, but then
go back to
>your room, nap-shower-change, then go out and enjoy yourself. Or else.
>
>Arnold Pulda
>'98 Fella
>
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