Two Dig Lib Arts projects “California’s Golden State Brew” and the “Open Gärden” App were recently featured at the 111th Annual Pacific Coast Branch-American Historical Association Conference in Santa Clara, CA! Check out the program: https://www.pcb-aha.org/annual-meetings/111th-annual-meeting-2018 The panel focused on “Applied Histories and Digital Humanities” DigLibArts Project Lead, Natale Zappia, served as Chair and Commentator for …
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California’s Golden State Brew: A New “Learning Community” Project Supported by DigLibArts
Dig Lib Arts has launched a new Leaning Community Project, “California’s Golden State Brew: Sustainable Coffee-Avocado Production in Southern California.” Led by faculty from the departments of Environmental Science, Theater and Communication Arts, and History, this multi-media interdisciplinary project aims to weave complex multi-layered narratives—agricultural, ecological, cultural, and historical—that have collided in what may be the …
Neurodiversity and Neurotechnology Learning Community
Whittier College’s newest Learning Community, Neurodiversity and Neurotechnology (NNLC), has formed with faculty from the departments of Psychological Sciences, Child Development, and Kinesiology. The NNLC’s goal is to research technology that supports academic success among neurodiverse learners and to aid the reduction of stigmas associated with neurological differences. Learners with neurological obstacles such as dyslexia, …
“Crash Course” in Media Literacy on Youtube!
The wonderful Youtube channel “Crash Course” has a new 10 minute crash course on “Media Literacy.” Watch episode one now!
Tutorial: Podcasting with Soundcloud
In the world of digital storytelling, the medium of podcasts has pulled to the front of the pack to become one of the more popular medias of today. As an accessible form of creative production, the realm of podcasts has made room for niche media and fandom, ranging from true crime comedy to the audio …