There will be no final exam, but you will turn in your revised interpretive essay during the scheduled exam time (1-3 p.m.).
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November 25: Individual Project Consultations
Today, by appointment (to be discussed in class on Nov. 20), each of you will meet with me at a location to be determined (probably either Mather Mansion or Special Collections). The available times will be 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3. You are responsible for having finished your [...]
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 5: Using Maps and Cartoons as Sources (Essay Due)
Today we’ll meet in CSU Special Collections to examine historical maps and editorial cartoons as sources for your project. In some cases, you may use Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, which are already digitized (albeit somewhat tricky to call up) on OhioLink. For topics that are not easily connected to recognizable street addresses (such as Cleveland [...]
Synthetic Essay Due Date Fast Approaching!
So far I have not seen any proposals from the class for potential scholarly books for the synthetic essay. The due date is October 2, and it is your responsibility to make the first attempt to locate suitable books (2 for undergraduates, 4 for grads) that provide broader, national context for your local topics. I [...]
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 [...]
Using Newspapers as a Source
Newspapers are wonderful windows into the past and are essential sources for historians of the modern period in particular. That said, newspapers are tricky sources to use. Newspapers select the stories they cover, so many important events, places, people, and developments may not be represented. Newspapers can and sometimes do reflect the prejudices of those [...]
Initial Project Topic Selection due Sept. 2
For this assignment, simply email me a list (in rank order) of the 5 topics you think you would like to research this semester. A list is available on this site and in your syllabus. I will reply with some suggestions and guidance to get you started. It’s important that you move quickly after getting [...]
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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