The ILSR offers a vision of sustainable, self-reliant cities and promotes energy conservation as a key player in urban economic development. A national organization, its work is informed by projects in communities and through connections to grassroots organizations, small businesses, farmers, and local governments. Information is provided via links, podcasts, and articles. In turn, community health and well-being is fostered and promoted.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
Lecture
Homework
In - class discussion
Team projects
Individual work
Self-paced learning and use of resources
Technical Requirements:
Requires internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After reviewing this website, learners will
Describe the self-reliance framework.
Identify the mission of The Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Describe the resources available at the website to use to build local self-reliance in communities.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed,
College Lower Division,
College Upper Division,
Graduate School,
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Visually attractive and appeals to multiple senses.
The content is up to date and specific to local self-reliance.
Fabulous topics among the resources include: how to foster self-reliant cities and promote energy conservation, composting, waste management, diversity, and equity. These are topics that promote community building and health.
Includes text, images, podcasts, posters, and current news stories.
Content is complete and valid.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This is a fabulous resource that is well organized and has great potential for learning about building community health and self-reliance!
The website promotes the concept of local self-reliance and how broad this topic is and how it impacts a community.
Outstanding composting information!
Learning goals are clear and uses are easy to identify.
Content is diverse and can be used from the general education through professional use.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The Local Self-Reliance website is well organized with menus, instructions, and is easy to navigate.
All links and controls were in working order.
Creative Commons:
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