In the Middle of Experiences and Outcomes: Storytelling in the Digital Age
Megan Harris, Senior Reference Specialist, Veterans History Project, Library of Congress
Proposal Type
Roundtable
Seeking
- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Civic Engagement
- Oral History
- Place
- Memory
- Theory
- Digital
Abstract
We propose a roundtable discussion to build upo n oral history-focused panels at previous NCPH conferences by examining a f ew recent case studies, but more importantly, by opening a dialogue with th e audience members in order to identify common challenges, brainstorm poten tial solutions, and offer thoughts on a way forward. Read More
Making History the New Sexy
Elisabeth Fricker, Graduate Student, University of South Dakota
Proposal Type
Structured Conversation
Seeking
- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Theory
- Digital
- Teaching
Abstract
The need for Public Historians to make a conscious efforts to learn about theories in fields like Communication and Political Science in order to engage their audiences and rally supporters with social media and community organizing techniques. Read More