Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?In 2010 I discovered and further explored a number of communities:-This year through twitter I became more connected with heritage professionals. This sense of connectedness was a huge help … Continue reading Connecting with Heritage and Beyond
Digital Communications
Historians have often been accused of being behind the times in terms of digital applications. This may be true in some instances, who hasn't seen a historian fumble with a simple PowerPoint presentation. However, there are also a number of historical organizations and professionals who have embraced various forms of technology. Many of these technologies … Continue reading Digital Communications
Technology in the most unexpected places
Throughout the election coverage CBC has featured a segment on digital technology called Ormiston Online, which was constantly monitoring people's responses to the election through electronic services. The CBC followed youtube videos, blogs, and a site called Twitter. The idea being that a lot of campaigning takes place online and that people can easily respond … Continue reading Technology in the most unexpected places