Using Primary Sources to Support Student-Centered Pedagogy

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will navigate the Digital Public Library of America and its instructor-vetted Primary Source Sets, which draw on diverse resources—from newsreel footage to oral histories—held by libraries, archives, and museums across the US. Presenters will lead an interactive exploration of these free resources; share student-centered implementation strategies including guided questioning, class openers, and media analysis; and collaborate with participants to develop approaches to incorporating primary sources that are optimized for their students and curricula. Laptops/devices highly recommended