Sunday, May 31, 2009
Project Proposal
My final project for this course will be based on the continuation of previous work I have completed in History Methods course last semester. I will be building my argument on organizations that where influenced a by the Civil Rights Movement. The research for my a argument will be based on Women Rights (gender rights), rights for the disabled (VETS) and rights for homosexuals. I will base my research on outside sources such as interviews, film documentaries, printed text and primary sources such as photographs and archived documents. By following the outline provide by the article recently reviewed in the Journal of American History Interchange: Defining Digital History. My guidelines will be to consider the historical questions I am researching, and the audience I am targeting and how I will control the environment of my site. The historical question will pertain to the influence and impact the Civil Rights movement had on other rights organizations. And how the these new entities worked together or against each other and how the coexisted with the Civil Rights Movement.
Review 1 (The Promise of Digital History)
This article was insightful in many ways, it broke down the genre of digital history and what to expect from this course. Digital history combines past works with current technology. These technologies include computers, Internet and software systems. These are the tools of digital technologies. What this article address is beyond the tools of technology. It gives insight on how to tackle putting together resources to represent a Digital History site. Much consideration must be given to the audience you want to reach and the historical content you will be controlling for your audience.
Each scholar that participated in this article contributed a factor and concern about the formation of digital history and its future. Must of what they touched upon is essential to understanding digital history as a discipline. Thomas, informs the reader that digital history creates a ontology, through technology for people to experience, read and follow arguments pertaining to historical problems. This type of cyber social interaction helps share ideas in a worldwide forum. It also allows for students and scholars to exchange ideas and knowledge. It enhances facts and directs the participant to explore new associations. Digital history sites should allow the audience to branch out and explore other sources associated with the historical content they are presenting.
Digital history is also a cost effective way for many to reach a wider audience. Cohen mentions sites within this article such as the Library of Congress and Proquest, these digital sites allow easy access to sources. These sites also save researchers, scholars and students valuable time in compiling necessary primary documents. The information provided by these websites doesn’t present unnecessary jargon in which its intended audience would not benefit from. Cohen also mentioned the Zotero site, I took the opportunity to check out this program and benefited by doing so.
The evolution of digital history has reached a panicle moment. Students now have opportunities for developing transcripts and study guides at the touch of a button. This is an asset to this generation and future generations. But what not be forgotten is that history is comprised of many things. Though out this article the pro’s and con’s of digital history is examined. Many sources for enriching ones knowledge still exists out side of cyber space. Researchers, scholars and students need to socially connect in humanistic forms, this is an important aspect of creating history. The scholars in this article address the social effects digital history, which is important to acknowledge when considering institutions and museums.
When a person partakes in a virtual tour of a historical site or museum it should be to entice them to explore the physical place in which they are visiting digitally. Substituting virtual with physical some how loses its purpose. Artifacts and art should be appreciated up close and personally. It also allows a person to share social aspects of discussion about the historical representation of the artifact. Combining digital history with exhibits can be useful in many ways; it can bring an artifact alive, by producing fact and dialect through video technology.
Scholar and researchers must not forgo the process of physically researching information to present to their digital audience. This is still a large part of their processes to providing the best possible information available about the subject they are representing. With the aid of technology it can broaden the spectrum in which primary sources are available. Google Earth offers a great interactive program which routes out famous historical routes through out the country. This can enhance a physical adventure for those seeking knowledge about a particular historical event.
The advantages to digital history are sites can be updated constantly, where as to update printed material it takes time and can be a costly process. Scholars can learn about new events that may be relevant to readapting certain historical facts. Historical facts rarely change but ideas about the facts are constantly evolving. Through digital history a more didactic approach can be taken in which books sometimes do not afford the reader.
Many of the scholars in this article propose that when guiding a student in creating a digital site the projects should be centered on a historical question. Students must also keep in mind, who will be viewing the site and what can you offer the your audience. The approach they suggest is to know about how to do the research for the intended site you are creating and, also consider how to interpret the text and resources for your intended audience. By controlling the experience, you audience will be partaking in a balance of technological skill and historical research. This will enhance their learning experience and advance their knowledge about the particular historical event you are presenting. You also allow you’re audience to visualize the past in a very unique way. Digital history can be thought provoking if presented by following the guide lines as suggested in this journal.
Each scholar that participated in this article contributed a factor and concern about the formation of digital history and its future. Must of what they touched upon is essential to understanding digital history as a discipline. Thomas, informs the reader that digital history creates a ontology, through technology for people to experience, read and follow arguments pertaining to historical problems. This type of cyber social interaction helps share ideas in a worldwide forum. It also allows for students and scholars to exchange ideas and knowledge. It enhances facts and directs the participant to explore new associations. Digital history sites should allow the audience to branch out and explore other sources associated with the historical content they are presenting.
Digital history is also a cost effective way for many to reach a wider audience. Cohen mentions sites within this article such as the Library of Congress and Proquest, these digital sites allow easy access to sources. These sites also save researchers, scholars and students valuable time in compiling necessary primary documents. The information provided by these websites doesn’t present unnecessary jargon in which its intended audience would not benefit from. Cohen also mentioned the Zotero site, I took the opportunity to check out this program and benefited by doing so.
The evolution of digital history has reached a panicle moment. Students now have opportunities for developing transcripts and study guides at the touch of a button. This is an asset to this generation and future generations. But what not be forgotten is that history is comprised of many things. Though out this article the pro’s and con’s of digital history is examined. Many sources for enriching ones knowledge still exists out side of cyber space. Researchers, scholars and students need to socially connect in humanistic forms, this is an important aspect of creating history. The scholars in this article address the social effects digital history, which is important to acknowledge when considering institutions and museums.
When a person partakes in a virtual tour of a historical site or museum it should be to entice them to explore the physical place in which they are visiting digitally. Substituting virtual with physical some how loses its purpose. Artifacts and art should be appreciated up close and personally. It also allows a person to share social aspects of discussion about the historical representation of the artifact. Combining digital history with exhibits can be useful in many ways; it can bring an artifact alive, by producing fact and dialect through video technology.
Scholar and researchers must not forgo the process of physically researching information to present to their digital audience. This is still a large part of their processes to providing the best possible information available about the subject they are representing. With the aid of technology it can broaden the spectrum in which primary sources are available. Google Earth offers a great interactive program which routes out famous historical routes through out the country. This can enhance a physical adventure for those seeking knowledge about a particular historical event.
The advantages to digital history are sites can be updated constantly, where as to update printed material it takes time and can be a costly process. Scholars can learn about new events that may be relevant to readapting certain historical facts. Historical facts rarely change but ideas about the facts are constantly evolving. Through digital history a more didactic approach can be taken in which books sometimes do not afford the reader.
Many of the scholars in this article propose that when guiding a student in creating a digital site the projects should be centered on a historical question. Students must also keep in mind, who will be viewing the site and what can you offer the your audience. The approach they suggest is to know about how to do the research for the intended site you are creating and, also consider how to interpret the text and resources for your intended audience. By controlling the experience, you audience will be partaking in a balance of technological skill and historical research. This will enhance their learning experience and advance their knowledge about the particular historical event you are presenting. You also allow you’re audience to visualize the past in a very unique way. Digital history can be thought provoking if presented by following the guide lines as suggested in this journal.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Digital History:
As a future educator exploring online resources has aided me in research projects and creating assignments. Many of the assignments that I have used internet sites for have included building websites, power points and lesson plans. Much of the knowledge I have obtained about Digital History has come from my own exploration in the field. Digital History is an intricate part in bridging the gap for educators and students. Much of what is available through internet sites should be carefully interpreted. Using sites created by armatures can pose problems. Making sure to check the content and the author is and important step when citing a website.
Digital History is an innovative way to enhance ones historical knowledge. Many of the sites that I have worked with have provided film, photography, text and insight. These sites have provoked a new perspective on bland text and documentary works. By exploring Digital History it allows takes me one step further in my research.
I am hoping to gain more knowledge in building my own library of Digital History which will aid as a teaching tool for future endeavors.
As a future educator exploring online resources has aided me in research projects and creating assignments. Many of the assignments that I have used internet sites for have included building websites, power points and lesson plans. Much of the knowledge I have obtained about Digital History has come from my own exploration in the field. Digital History is an intricate part in bridging the gap for educators and students. Much of what is available through internet sites should be carefully interpreted. Using sites created by armatures can pose problems. Making sure to check the content and the author is and important step when citing a website.
Digital History is an innovative way to enhance ones historical knowledge. Many of the sites that I have worked with have provided film, photography, text and insight. These sites have provoked a new perspective on bland text and documentary works. By exploring Digital History it allows takes me one step further in my research.
I am hoping to gain more knowledge in building my own library of Digital History which will aid as a teaching tool for future endeavors.
Monday, May 18, 2009
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