{"id":32655,"date":"2022-05-11T14:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T19:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/?page_id=32655"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:33:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:33:36","slug":"instruction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/archives\/instruction\/","title":{"rendered":"Instruction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our new Archives classroom is open! Unless otherwise noted, all archival instruction will take place in the new classroom on the 3rd floor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our archivists welcome the opportunity to collaborate with instructors in designing instruction sessions, learning objects, and primary-source-based assignments. Beyond introducing students to archival research and our facilities, we aim to increase learners\u2019 primary source literacy as outlined in the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy <\/em><\/a>developed by the Society of American Archivists and Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are dedicated to a learner-centered approach to teaching and work to foster students\u2019 critical thought about information, its creation, and its historical legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We welcome classes from all disciplines and academic levels, whether they are in-person, online, or hybrid classes. We’ll tailor our approach to your class format.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Personal Archive Assignment<\/a><\/div>
Explore a unique approach to primary source literacy instruction developed by Abigail Nye (51ÁÔÆæ Archives) and Dr. Krista Grensavitch (History\/Women & Gender Studies\/Ethnic Studies).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Request archives instruction with this form<\/a>. While we do our best to accommodate scheduling requests, last minute requests are not always feasible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of our online instruction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Provided digital versions of material and guided students through analysis in a Zoom video session<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Embedded a self-guided primary source literacy module into a Canvas class, complete with mini-quizzes to assess student learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Facilitated group learning in discussion boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Created instruction videos about key primary source literacy concepts or class content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Other services we can provide include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Personal video research consultations with your students<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Video consultations about adapting primary source literacy instruction for your online class<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Facilitating digital projects\/exhibits with materials from the 51ÁÔÆæ Archives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Other ideas that you might have!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Learn more about our collaborative work: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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