THATCamp

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Testing usability of digital history sites, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2012 right now

I’d like to propose a session that covers some of the options, guidelines, and pitfalls of using focus groups to provide feedback on digital history sites at various stages of the development process, from early […]

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Bringing Oral Histories to Life, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

This abbreviated project abstract is from our newest participant, Jeanne Kessler of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. She hopes to discuss the project and/or some of its accessibility issues on […]

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Getting to know you!, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

NCPH THATCampers: Please note the participants tab at the upper right of the page–this is a great way to get to know one another a bit before next Wednesday. If you haven’t already done so, please update your […]

Maren Bzdek commented on the post, Creating a flexible geospatial interface for Blue Ridge Parkway project, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

This sounds similar in concept to the watershed history site I’m about to begin. Looking forward to hearing more about it and sharing ideas.

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Mad skills?, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

Does anyone want to do a quick training session/features tour at our THATCamp? Omeka? Wikis? Podcasts? I could use some advice on downloading and using Ubuntu alongside Windows. For more ideas, see <a […]

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Please submit your ideas for THATCamp NCPH!, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

As of today, 12 of 45 participants have posted ideas for THATCamp NCPH. We’ve got some good momentum going . . . let’s keep it up! We need to hear something from all of you to make this event a success. Take a […]

Maren Bzdek commented on the post, Film and History, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

This is a great topic for our THATCamp. I have a personal interest in documentaries and would like to learn more about how I can bring my training as a historian to this medium. Our Center may have an opportunity […]

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Arrival and Registration, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

THATCamp NCPH will begin at 9:00 am on April 6 in the Grand Central Room at the Crowne Plaza.

The conference registration area does not open until 11:00, so your NCPH conference name badge will be waiting for […]

Maren Bzdek wrote a new post, Digital project management, on the site THATCamp National Council on Public History 2011 right now

Our center just got funding for a three-year period to develop an online exhibit about the history of irrigation and water use on the Front Range of Colorado. We’re in the project planning phase and have several […]