On Nov. 23 in class we will choose days and times for each of your Omeka presentations. The available slots will be Mon. 11/30, Wed. 12/2, and Fri. 12/4 at 12:20, 12:40, and 1:00 on each day. Everyone will be responsible for giving an approximately 12-minute oral presentation on their Omeka exhibit, meaning that each [...]
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Omeka Update
See Erin Bell’s comment under the November 9 post for more information.
November 9: Building an Omeka Exhibit
Today we’ll meet in Special Collections, where Erin Bell will demonstrate how to build an Omeka exhibit. It is critical that you attend this training session so that you are prepared to do your exhibit, which is due November 25.
October 14: Introduction to Archives (Omeka Map Analysis Due)
Read Miller, “Archives and Historical Manuscripts,” and Rosenzweig, “Scarcity or Abundance? Preserving the Past in a Digital Age,” both available on Electronic Course Reserve. Miller’s essay introduces the field of archives and archival management, while Rosensweig’s essay examines how the proliferation of information in digital formats presents both challenges and opportunities for historians.
Important! Sending an Omeka Poster
Something I learned from another class that is also working with Omeka this semester is that you will need to include your name and email address in the body of the message when you share the completed Omeka poster. The reason is that the site is moderated by Erin Bell, so his email will appear [...]
August 26: Introduction to Course Project
Explore the website Teaching and Learning Cleveland, which was created using the open-source program Omeka. Be sure to click on Browse Items and look at some of the online exhibits under the “Featured” tab. These are some exemplary exhibits created by students and teachers. In any exhibit, click on a historical image, then click it [...]
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