Re: 2001 call for applications

From: Ted Brooks (brooks1@MINDSPRING.COM)
Date: Wed Nov 29 2000 - 10:35:35 EST

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    From: Judith K. Graves <jgrav@loc.gov>
    To: <AMFELLOWS@sun8.loc.gov>
    Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 2:13 PM
    Subject: 2001 call for applications

    > Hi Everyone,
    > Below is the 2001 Call for Applications press release. Danna Bell-Russell
    > on our staff is sending it out to all listservs this afternoon. If you
    > don't see it on your lists, please share.
    >
    > We are just seven states shy of reaching all 50. Alabama, Alaska,
    Georgia,
    > Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and South Carolina are not yet
    > represented. If y'all have any contacts or good buddies in those states,
    > please share this press release with them.
    >
    > Planning begins in earnest tomorrow, although I quietly put the
    application
    > online right before Thanksgiving. If anyone has any suggestions or
    > comments on anything that we should think about for this year's program,
    > please email me at jgrav@loc.gov.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Judy
    > ********************
    >
    > Good afternoon,
    >
    > This announcement is being sent to a number of lists. Please accept our
    > apologies for any duplicate postings.
    >
    > CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2001 AMERICAN MEMORY FELLOWS INSTITUTE AT
    > LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
    >
    > The American Memory Fellows Program is an excellent opportunity for
    > outstanding teachers, librarians and media specialists to work with the
    > Library of Congress to understand better how primary sources can enrich
    > the learning experience of students in grades 4 through 12. This is a
    > yearlong professional development opportunity, the cornerstone of which
    > is the American Memory Fellows Institute, held in Washington at the
    > Library of Congress in two six-day sessions: July 15-20 or July 22-27,
    > 2001.
    >
    > The American Memory Fellows Institute sponsors 25 two-person teams of
    > exemplary grade 4-12 educators for their stay in Washington. Each
    > session will accommodate approximately 12 teams of 24 Fellows. Teams
    > will attend only one session; however, to be eligible for consideration,
    > teams must be available for both sessions. To apply, use the application
    > found online at http://learning.loc.gov/learn/amfp
    > Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 26, 2001.
    >
    > American Memory Fellows Institute
    >
    > During the six-day institute, Fellows will work with Library of Congress
    > staff and consultants, examine both actual and virtual primary source
    > artifacts photographs, maps, graphic arts, video, audio, documents and
    > texts plus learn strategies for working with these electronic primary
    > source materials. Participants will also develop sample teaching
    > materials that draw upon the American Memory online materials.
    >
    > The Fellowship Year
    >
    > Following the Institute, Fellows will continue to develop, refine and
    > test their teaching materials with other colleagues and students. These
    > teacher-created materials are then edited for presentation on the
    > Library of Congress Learning Page at http://learning.loc.gov/learn
    > Throughout the school year, Fellows participate in online discussion
    > groups. American Memory Fellows, as mentors to their professions, are
    > also asked to share their knowledge with other colleagues throughout the
    > nation at workshops and seminars or in writing.
    >
    > Selection Criteria
    >
    > The Library is seeking applications from two-member teams of humanities
    > teachers, librarians and media specialists who:
    >
    > Have frequent access to and a high level of comfort using the World Wide
    > Web, e-mail and other technologies;
    >
    > Have experience using primary sources to motivate students, promote
    > their critical thinking and help them connect history to their lives;
    >
    > Are active leaders in their fields, or have the ability to disseminate
    > their expertise to teachers or librarians in their community and region;
    >
    > Work with student populations that are diverse (e.g. by region, income,
    > race and ethnicity, language, ability, etc.).
    >
    > If you meet these criteria, print out and complete the online
    > application at http://learning.loc.gov/learn/amfp You may make copies
    > of the application for interested colleagues.
    >
    > Remember, applications must be postmarked by Feb. 26, 2001. (No email,
    > fax or disk-based applications, please.) Notification letters to all
    > applicants will be mailed the week of April 23, 2001. Send inquiries to
    > Andrea Savada at asav@loc.gov or (202) 707-8148.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > -------------------------------------------------------
    > Judith K. Graves
    > Educational Services
    > National Digital Library Program
    > Library of Congress
    > 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
    > 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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