Experimental Humanities Program Presents
Designing a Mapping Assignment
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
On Mapping
Spring 2016
This workshop series will offer participants introductions to a range of tools for mapping projects in the classroom and in research. All workshops will begin at 3:00 pm in Henderson Annex 106. Experimental Humanities Open Labs follow immediately after in this space where you are welcome to stay to continue working on the mapping tutorials.
Sign up for one or all of the workshops at http://goo.gl/forms/9BlZfDpyWj
April 5
Designing a Mapping Assignment
The first workshop will introduce strategies for planning a mapping project in your course. Introduction to a few web-based platforms that are user-friendly, intuitive, and great for short-term assignments. Hands-on training for using StoryMap JS (including using Gigapixel), ThingLink, and Timescape.
April 19
Neatline (Omeka)
Introduction to Neatline, a mapping and annotation tool available via the Omeka web publishing platform. Hands-on training for creating a Neatline exhibit including adding records, creating waypoints, incorporating a timeline and working with image layers.
May 3
Historic Mapping
Hands-on training for georeferencing historic maps, using Map Warper, adding historic data, and instruction for different publishing outputs, including CartoDB and DH Press (a WordPress plugin).
For more information, call 845-758-6822, e-mail [email protected],
or visit http://eh.bard.edu.
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Henderson 106 (Mac Lab)