The video tutorial introduces the concept of primary source materials, explaining their importance in understanding history. It highlights resources available at the Library of Congress and introduces several apps that help access these materials, such as a virtual tour app, LOC Pix, and Shorpy. These tools are designed to make it easier for educators and students to explore historical documents and images.

What is Bill Lopez's role at UNL?

• Head of the History Department

• Librarian

• Associate Professor of Practice in Elementary Education

• Technology Coordinator

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source material?

• An old newspaper

• A modern history textbook

• A photograph from the Civil War

• A diary from a pioneer

What is the main challenge of using the Library of Congress for primary source materials?

• Lack of digital resources

• High cost of access

• Too many items to sort through

• Limited access to materials

What feature does the virtual tour app of the Library of Congress offer?

• Virtual reality experiences

• Audio guides and images

• Interactive maps of the library

• Live guided tours

What is the purpose of the LOC Pix app?

• To provide text-based documents

• To offer a virtual tour of historical sites

• To create digital art

• To access photographs from the Library of Congress

Which app is named after a young coal miner?

• Shorpy

• American Memory

• LOC Pix

• Virtual Tour

What type of images does the Shorpy app primarily feature?

• Modern digital art

• Panoramic historical photographs

• Cartoons and illustrations

• Scientific diagrams

How are Dorothea Lang's photographs categorized in the LOC Pix app?

• By color

• By location

• By year

• By subject

What is a unique feature of the Shorpy app?

• It offers live streaming of historical events

• It allows users to edit historical photos

• It provides a search function for images

• It includes interactive quizzes

What is the approximate cost of most apps discussed in the session?

• $0.99

• Free

• $1.99

• $2.99