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Primary Source Report & Future GoalsWang Foundation Site VisitOctober 14, 2011

+Online ProgrammingGraduate Level Courses

The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China

Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644

Thinking Like a Historian: Immigration History Through Primary Sources

Japan and the World: Historical and Cultural Developments (in development)

+Online ProgrammingContent Webinars

Best Practices in Global Education

An Introduction to Global Environmental Challenges

Highlights in International Books and Films

In the News: Teaching About Egypt

Teaching About Afghanistan Through Primary Sources

Remembering 9/11: Moving Beyond Grief to Global Understanding

+Online ProgrammingGlobal Reads

Bamboo People

The Red Umbrella

Girl in Translation (December)

+Impact and Reach

820 teachers and administrators have participated

38 states and 5 countries represented

Educators from all grade levels and subjects

Responsive to current events and teacher needs

New levels of impact; potential for broader teacher networks

+New Collaborations

Asia Society

Pearson Foundation/We Give Books

Education Development Center

Library of Congress

Principle Pictures

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

+Resources

New platform for creation of resource guides and online curriculum

Dynamic guides—include videos and news feeds

Customize with different banners, pages, and colors

62,964 pageviews this year 45,817 pageviews in 2010 15,716 pageviews in 2009 (first guides created in March)

27,269 visitors from 153 countries in 2011

+Infrastructure

New email server running VM Ware

Virtualized mail and library catalog servers

Xserve running websites and hosting Moodle server for online courses and course websites

Cloud computing – using Google Apps for shared calendar internally, hosting videos on YouTube

+Lessons Learned

Demand is high for global content; flexible learning

Online options are more cost-effective and reach more teachers

We can build on our capacity to meet educators “where they are” through online and F2F means.

Information can be more dynamic.

Primary Source is well-positioned to be a thought leader and information resource.

+Technology Goals for the FutureTechnology is the cornerstone of our growth moving forward.

PROGRAMS:

1. Round out our online course offerings

1. Explore distance learning packages and new earned income possibilities (CAP grant)

1. Create a systematic way for maintaining, updating, and reviewing our online courses and resources

+Technology Goals for the FutureRESOURCES:

1. Continue building collection of online resource guides and curriculum

1. Round out curriculum to include areas of high demand for educators

+Technology Goals for the Future

1. New Strategic Plan in 2012, including website redesign

1. Host all online courses on our own server

2. Acquire machines for modeling best practices in tech integration (iPads, laptops)

INFRASTRUCTURE: