The Digital History web site is a collaborative effort of the University of Houston, Chicago Historical Society, National Park Service, and others interested in using technology as a tool to "enhance teaching and research" in the field of American Studies.
In addition to online exhibits, multimedia, and teacher resources, teachers will find a wide variety of active learning and project-based activities. For example, students can use the vast History Reference Room to create multimedia projects that can be e-mailed, downloaded, or saved on the Digital History servers.
Students can pose questions about American history or the Digital History web site via an interactive feature called Ask the HyperHistorian. The current HyperHistorian is University of Houston professor Steven Mintz.
Another unique feature of the Digital History web site is an online American history textbook. This open content text covers the American experience from Colonization to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.
Even students who claim history is boring will find themselves quickly drawn into the rich, interactive world of Digital History.
This is a "must see" for any teacher or student of American history!
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