When Access Is Limited, So Is Accountability A Weekly Perspective Access and accountability are often bound together—when one is removed, the other fades with it. Lately, it feels like I’ve lost all sense of time. The pace of change has been so rapid, so unrelenting, that it’s difficult to process just how much damage has […]
From Shelves to Screens: Why Libraries are Embracing Community History Archives
Why Libraries Are Embracing Community History Archives The Challenge of Accessing Physical Archives In our fast-paced world, time has become one of the most valuable resources we possess. It is a precious commodity that, once spent, can never be regained. In the context of libraries and institutions housing historical records, time is particularly crucial. The […]
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For High School Students
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For High School Students 20 years ago, a study performed by Grant, Gradwell and Cimbricz revealed that high school students who used primary sources to study historical events developed better interpretive skills and became more interested and engaged in the subject matter compared to traditional textbooks. The students […]
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For Middle School Students
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For Middle School Students Research has extensively examined the role of primary sources in history education. One influential piece of research was conducted by Keith Barton in 2005. Barton’s study highlights several key benefits of using primary sources, like historical newspapers, in teaching history, including the promotion of […]
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For Elementary School Students
Using Digital Archives To Rewrite History (Lessons) For Elementary School Students History is an infinite repository of stories, a fascinating confluence of narratives, and a wellspring of lessons. It offers a retrospective glance into the vibrant tapestry of human existence. To most, history might seem like a chronological record of events; to educators, it’s an […]
Reading Between The Lines: Helping Students Recognize Bias in Historical Newspapers
Reading Between The Lines: Helping Students Recognize Bias in Historical Newspapers As the historian and educator Sam Wineburg stated, “Historical thinking, in its deepest forms, is neither a natural process nor something that springs automatically from psychological development.” This statement reflects the nuanced and complex nature of historical inquiry and how it is different from […]
Old Words, New Lessons: Helping Students Navigate the Language of the Past
Old Words, New Lessons: Helping Students Navigate the Language of the Past Community newspapers serve as a treasure trove of information, encapsulating the essence of a period in the past. They often document everyday life and local events, making history feel more relevant and accessible to students. National and international news can be contextualized through […]
Bringing History to Life: Integrating Historical Newspaper Research in the Classroom
Bringing History to Life: Integrating Historical Newspaper Research in the Classroom In an era where we compete with digital screens for our children’s attention, keeping them engaged can at times be a challenge. The teaching of history in elementary, middle, and high schools is challenging enough, and student engagement can be a complex puzzle to […]
