Author: amcdivit@masonlive.gmu.edu
Google My Map Tutorial
Because of a glorious snow day and limited instruction time, I wanted to demonstrate here how to create a Google My Map. We will still be learning StoryMap in class. First, you will need a Google account, and click here to get started. You will then create a new map. It’s that bright red button. […]
My Storymap and Google My Map Will Go Here
This is where I will put my Storymap and Google My Map so I can show you how to embed things.
Extra Credit Opportunity
As I have mentioned, there will be an opportunity for extra credit. WalkAroundLibraryAudit.fenimages1.L WalkAroundLibraryAudit.fenimages2.D WalkAroundLibraryAudit.fenimages3.C The instructions are on separate PDFs listed above. There will be 10 open slots for each version–Liked, Disliked, and Confused. You will HAVE to sign up before hand, as space is limited to 10 each. The sign up sheet can […]
Podcast Creation Tutorial
Credit for tutorial—Jared Clemons from Seasonal Anime Checkup It’s time to create a podcast! Before we get to talking and recording, there are some programs that need to be downloaded and installed firstly. First: Download Audacity. Find which version you need, whether it is for Windows or Mac and follow the installation instructions. For Audacity, […]
How do I add a license to my blog?
For your next assignment, I’ve tasked you all with adding a license to your blogs. I’ve created this tutorial to show you how to do that in WordPress. First, you’ll need to go to your WordPress dashboard and make sure you’re under “My Sites.” Next, click on “customize” next to themes. You’ll be taken to […]
Midterm Group Assignments
Hi all! Your group assignments have been made. The groups can be found here. You may also find it by hovering your mouse over Assignments>Midterm Podcasts>click on Midterm Group Assignments. It is your responsibility to add yourself to that group on Slack and to start communicating with each other about the project. Here is a […]
How do I add links to my blog?
Since we often talk about websites in this class, I’ve created this tutorial to show you how to link within your WordPress blog. First, you will create your blog post. For this example, say you’re trying to link to my teaching website. Your sentence may look like this: So, how do you actually link to […]
Welcome to History 390: The Digital Past!
This is the class website for History 390: The Digital Past. This website will serve as a hub for the class. You will find the syllabus, reading, assignments, updates, my contact information, weekly slides, fine print, and tutorials for the class here. Most any questions you might have can be found here. It might be […]
Visualizations will go here
This is where I will embed the visualizations.