HIST 390 (002)

The Digital Past //

A Cultural New Deal

Professor "Jess" Dauterive

(she/her)

Spring 2020

Course syllabus:

http://jessicadoeshistory.com/spring-2020/

How to survive

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1. DON'T PANIC!

 

 

 

Nothing you will be asked to do in this class is too difficult to figure out. But sometimes it will take some googling and help from your classmates.

How to survive

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2. Asking Q's and finding A's.

Tech questions? Google it. Read documentation. Watch tutorials. Post a question to the Slack #help channel. Share resources in #help too!

 

Historical questions? Bring your questions about the readings to class and we'll figure them out together. You have to show me that you understand the material in your assignments, so use class time to make sure you're prepared.

Golden rule: If in doubt, use the #help channel.

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3. Management skills.

Sort this out early. This course has a lot of moving parts, so find a system that works for you.

  • Passwords: use a password manager to make sure you can always login. (Forgetting your password is not a valid excuse for turning something in late.)
     
  • Websites: bookmark all course websites! It will make it easier for you get used to the workflow.
     
  • Calendar: keep a calendar so assignments don't sneak up on you!

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4. Start early.

 

Don't wait until an assignment is due to start learning a tool. Experiment with it early and it will be easier to go back to later.

 

Starting early means you can troubleshoot problems early.

Hit a snag? See what you can find online.Use the #help channel. Discuss and share resources together, and I'll chime in if you can't figure it out. (Technical difficulties are not a good excuse for late assignments.)

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5. Take notes.

  • On readings: this helps you understand the material and prepare for class discussions. Don't be afraid to mark up a text.
     
  • In class: take notes on class discussion. You'll want these on your midterm, and it can help with assignments, too.
     
  • On tools: as you work with a tool it's helpful to take notes as you go to remember what steps you took. It also makes it easier to write your blog posts.