Engaging Students in Documenting Community Histories
Title
Engaging Students in Documenting Community Histories
Description
Everyone creates archival material, but not everyone’s voice is included in the archival record. Archivists today are working to create a more thorough representation of history by including more voices, experiences, and perspectives. Through interactive demonstrations and discussions, this workshop explores how students can participate in creating a more inclusive history by documenting the experiences of their school or community. It introduces resources available to educators through the Maine Contemporary Archives including: 1) Omeka.net, a platform for building and exhibiting digital collections 2) lesson plans that incorporate primary sources and creative projects that students can share beyond the classroom 3) technology kits for recording and digitizing community history.
Creator
Daniello, Gabrielle
Faherty, Anna
Schroeder, Greta
Date
2022-11-07
Citation
Daniello, Gabrielle, Faherty, Anna, and Schroeder, Greta, “Engaging Students in Documenting Community Histories,” Maine Contemporary Archives, accessed April 29, 2024, https://ourmainearchives.omeka.net/items/show/123.