From the report: As we go through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, we are inundated by articles, images, video, statistics, and graphs through our handhelds and desktops coming from a variety of channels–including social media, news outlets, journals, and preprints. The sources of information expand from governmental agencies to research institutions, from policy makers to advocacy […]
From the announcement: Given the public health concerns and travel restrictions imposed by many universities, we are moving to a fully virtual event for this year. There are various models for this type of conference, but given our highly international community, our approach will combine synchronous and asynchronous events, with an emphasis on openness and […]
From the resource: Since the introduction of smartphones and tablet computers in the early 2010s, a huge range of digital books, e-literature, and literary games have been developed to explore the possibilities of this technology for literature. Projects like Ambient Literature and the work of Editions at Play have explored how mobile technology can transform […]
From the announcement: Saturday is April 4th (4/04), and here at the Internet Archive we’re marking a new holiday: 404 Day! We’re using this date to celebrate the work that’s being done to end the dreaded 404 error, record changing webpages, and preserve the internet for all to enjoy. We spoke with Gary Price—librarian, editor […]
About the resource: In today’s episode I reflect on the work that goes into organizing blog theme weeks or thematic digital series. I talk about my experiences pulling together theme weeks and provide a roadmap for those interested in organizing one. Find the full resource here.
About the report: Our handbook, Collective Equity: A Handbook for Designing and Evaluating Grant-Funded Positions (PDF) was produced as the second outcome of the Labor Forum. Building from our white paper and conversations at the second forum, the initial two documents in the handbook are concrete recommendations for changed practice. The handbook and individual PDF […]
From the report: Why should students learn computer science? For creativity? Jobs? Justice? Innovation? The answers to this question shape what computer science education (CSed) looks like in practice. A new CSforALL publication explores how the rationales, values, and intended impacts people have for CSEd are linked to their choices for design and implementation of learning experiences. […]
About the resource: From 30 March, all transcribed content on BHO is now freely available to individual users, and will remain so until 31 July 2020. This post describes what’s included in this move. British History Online (BHO) is a digital collection of key printed primary and secondary sources for the history of Britain and […]
From the report: In 2016, “The Impact of the Digital in Japanese Studies” workshop met at the University of Chicago for the first time. This gathering brought together Japan Studies researchers with different projects and needs who engaged (or were looking to engage) with digital methods. We discussed a wide variety of undertakings: creating pattern […]
About the resource: This week’s #TrainingTuesday highlights a module produced in the context of the H2020 PARTHENOS project on “Manage, Improve and Open Up Your Research Data”, authored by Jennifer Edmond, Associate Professor of Digital Humanities and Director of Strategic Projects in Trinity College Dublin and President of the Board of Directors for DARIAH-EU. This […]
