Online Programs, 2012-2013
Primary Source now offers online courses and webinars – a fantastic way to learn about world history and culture on your own schedule, connect with educators from across the country, and explore resources for your classroom on a variety of topics. View a free demonstration course to learn about Primary Source's online learning model.
Primary Source welcomes all K-12 teachers and administrators. Participating educators in our Enduring Legacy of Ancient China and Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644 courses qualify for a study tour to China!
Registration details are listed at the bottom of the page. For more information about any of our online courses or webinars, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Online Courses
The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China
Ten-Week Online Course
Course Dates: Register for series A or B.
- Course A: October 3 - December 11, 2012
- Course B: January 16 - March 27, 2013
PDPs/Credits: 45 PDPs; 2 graduate credits
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost other than fee for 2 graduate credits; Non-partnership educators—$425 plus fee for 2 graduate credits.
Open to all K-12 educators.
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Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644
Ten-Week Online Course
Course Dates: Register for series A or B.
- Course A: October 3 - December 11, 2012
- Course B: January 16 - March 27, 2013
PDPs/Credits: 45 PDPs; 2 graduate credits
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost other than fee for 2 graduate credits; Non-partnership educators—$425 plus fee for 2 graduate credits
Recommended especially for educators in grades 6-12.
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Japan and the World: Historical and Cultural Developments (5th Century - Present)
Ten-Week Online Course
Course Dates: October 31, 2012 – January 9, 2013
PDPs/Credits: 45 PDPs; 2 graduate credits
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost other than fee for 2 graduate credits; Non-partnership educators—$425 plus fee for 2 graduate credits.
Open to all K-12 educators.
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Essential Topics for Global Understanding: Health, Environment and Economics
Four-Week Online Course
Course Dates: February 27 – March 27, 2013
PDPs/Credits: 22.5 PDPs; 1 graduate credit
Fee: $175 plus fee for 1 graduate credit.
Open to all K-12 educators.
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Africans in the Age of Atlantic Slavery
Four-Week Online Course
Course Dates: November 7 – December 11, 2012
PDPs/Credits: 22.5 PDPs; 1 graduate credit
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost other than fee for 1 graduate credit; Non-partnership educators—$175 plus fee for 1 graduate credit.
Especially for teachers of U.S., European, and World history, grades 8-12.
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Thinking Like a Historian: Immigration History Through Primary Sources
Four-Week Online Course
Course Dates: March 6 - April 3, 2013
PDPs/Credits: 22.5 PDPs; 1 graduate credit
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost other than fee for 1 graduate credit; Non-partnership educators—$175 plus fee for 1 graduate credit
Especially for educators in grades K-8.
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Webinars
Race in Brazil: History, Challenges, and Opportunities Today (Just announced--Sign up today!)
Webinar
Date: April 22, 2013
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Free to all
Open to all K-12 educators.
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Teaching Contemporary Global Issues in Secondary Classrooms
Webinar Series
In collaboration with IREX
Dates: Register for one, two, or all three.
- Brazil: Depleting Environmental Resources, October 2012
- Morocco: Web 2.0 for Social Change, November 2012
- Uganda: The Role of Storytelling in African Culture, December 2012
Times: Vary by date
Location: Online
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost; Non-partnership educators—$15 each
Especially for educators of grades 6-12.
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Dragons, Scroll Paintings and Bronze Bells: New Chinese Art Activities for Elementary Humanities
Webinar
Date: November 5, 2012
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Free to all
Especially for educators of grades K-6.
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Online Resources for Teaching about History, Culture and Politics on the Korean Peninsula
Webinar
Date: November 27, 2012
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Free to all
Open to all K-12 educators.
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Global Read: The Queen of Water
Webinar
Date: November 28, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Free and Open to the Public
Open to all K-12 educators, parents, and community members. Especially for students grades 7 and up.
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After the Partition: Relations Between India and Pakistan Today
Webinar
Sponsored by the South Asia Initiative at Harvard University
Date: March 14, 2013
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Partnership educators—no cost; Non-partnership educators—$15
Especially for educators of grades 6-12.
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Teaching India: Literature and Online Resources for the Secondary Classroom
Webinar
Sponsored by the South Asia Initiative at Harvard University
Date: April 9, 2013
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Fee: Free to all
Especially for educators of grades 6-12.
Registration Information
Partnership educators: Registration must be approved through your school district. Please get in touch with your school district's Primary Source contact person and let them know which program(s) you are interested in. Upon approval from your district, Primary Source will contact you with instructions for online registration.
Educators from non-partner schools and districts, send your registration request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Questions?
Contact Abby Detweiler at
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Currently enrolling for all online programs. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about registering.
