Anne Lindsay, Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida
Proposal Type: Panel
Abstract: Crowdsourcing has become a great way for a number of institutions to empower the public in the historical process. This panel considers the use of crowdsourcing in the public history classroom and its ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students about the production of history, community outreach, and greater lessons about public history overall. The panel may also consider tips and tools for managing these projects.
Seeking: My idea for this panel is to have a number of individuals talking about how they have either a) used crowdsourcing in their classroom and what they feel the outcomes have been for students related to public history or b)individuals who manage crowdsourcing projects who have worked with classes and can share what they have learned about it. My hope is either set of individuals might also be able to speak to tips and tricks to keep students working and empower the audience to try it in their work too. I already engage in crowdsourcing in my public history classes in partnership with Mount Vernon.
I am hoping for at least 2 panelists to join me here but would love more and a good variety. Any ideas on re-focusing this panel are also welcome.
Related Topics: Digital, Civic Engagement, Teaching
If you have a direct offer of assistance, sensitive criticism, or wish to share contact information for other people the proposer should reach out to, please get in contact directly: Anne Lindsay, anne.lindsay[at]ucf.edu
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It seems as though you should join forces with the other “Crowd Sourcing” proposal here on the topics list.