Links of the week – non-Googleable questions, Day of DH, and the post apocalypse
Welcome to another edition of ‘links of the week.’ Since I’m preparing to teach my first class next week on the topic of “Technology in Education,” most of my reading lately has revolved around those two themes. As a result most of the links in this instalment of ‘lotw’ grapple with different ways educators are using technology … Read more
Links of the week – teaching and learning edition
Last Friday my partner Beth and I attended the First Annual (if such a thing can exist) Technology in Education Symposium (otherwise known as TIES). At the conference I made some connections with resulted in me being hired to teach a blended learning (a mix of online and in classroom) class entitled “Teaching with Technology.” … Read more
Links of the week – deceptive data, new art history, and more
It’s time for another edition of ‘links of the week.’ Normally I start these posts with a preamble discussing the week’s theme, but I couldn’t find a cohesive theme this week so let’s cut straight to the point. 1. The Deceptions of Data – This video of a lecture by Andrew Prescott explores our perceptions of data. … Read more
Links of the Week – 3D printing edition
For whatever reason, maybe it’s because I’ve all but given up writing recently, I find it difficult to write about 3D printing. I find the technology fascinating, but when it comes to writing about whether the technology is going to be ‘the next big thing’ or not, I loose all motivation to write. I think … Read more
Links of the week – tips for writing statements of intent
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – grad application time. This is one of the times of year that I, and many others, are working on grad applications. In the past I’ve always worked on such applications without consulting outside help, doing things that way that make sense to me. This time I’m … Read more
Links of the week – ‘how to’ edition
Normally I write a little preamble before launching into my links of the week, but let’s change things up this week and get cut to the chase. 1. How to Download Multiple Records Using Python – This tutorial for using Python to download multiple records comes from Adam Crymble’s excellent digital humanities blog Thoughts on … Read more
Links of the week – storytelling and inclusivity digital humanities
As of this moment I have three days until Digital Writing Month (DigiWriMo) begins, at which point ivrytwr will be devoted to by DigiWriMo project “30 Days of Social” in which I’ll examine the role social media plays in my life and my academic studies. Before I can start climbing my 50,000 word mountain, I … Read more
Links of the week – Digital Writing Month Edition
I did something terrifying today, I signed up for Digital Writing Month (DigiWriMo for short). For those unfamiliar with DigiWriMo, it’s a yearly challenge taking place in the month of November to write 50,000 words worth of digital writing, be they tweets, blog posts, text messages. Given that the longest thing I’ve ever written (my … Read more
Links of the week – surviving and thriving in grad school
In January my partner Beth will be starting her PhD. Since receiving the good news and in preparation for my own PhD application, I’ve been searching out advice and recommendations for both surviving and thriving in grad school. Now that October is here I’m going to start working on my grad school application, what better … Read more
