Teaching and Technology: Making Digital History, Liverpool John Moores University, March 14, 2015

From newsreels and newspapers to medieval manuscripts, in the last decade the number of primary sources available digitally has exploded. At the same time, there are increasing pressures on University History programmes to develop the ‘digital literacy’ of their students in preparation for the world of work. This practical workshop will explore how we can use digital resources and methods of assessment - such as blogs, youtube videos, and wikis - to actively engage our students in the process of historical research. We will also explore the difficulties and practicalities of developing digital history modules, especially from the perspective of early-career historians. What are limits of what technology can achieve in the classroom? What skills do we need to develop in order to properly support our students? Please note that this is an interactive workshop: you will be asked to share and develop your own ideas as well as hear about the experiences of others.

The workshop is organized by History Lab Plus, Institute of Historical Research, a network that supports early career historians (ECHs) and independent researchers  through providing access to training and networking opportunities. We also support those in related disciplines such as Archaeology, Classics, English, History of Art and Digital Humanities (to name a few).

The workshop is free but registration is required.