(You can find my final Proof of Concept project at: http://vawineuncorked.wordpress.com) Starting my proof of concept project for Virginia Wine: History Uncorked, I learned my website did not feature the amount of history I had initially hoped for. After playing around with the Content Strategy, receiving helpful feedback, and reviewing other public history sites, I…
Today’s “Proof of Concept Reflections” is more about my growing frustrations trying to locate resources and get certain features on my website to work properly. In short, the problems I am experiencing include: Difficulties locating good images of production equipment in Virginia, primarily the early equipment for my idea to show the evolution of equipment…
Working on my site, Virginia Wine: History Uncorked, today I have focused more on the social media outreach. I created a new twitter handle, and would love for followers: @VAWineUncorked. In addition, I have started reaching out to others to see what type of content they would like to see added to the site. I…
Working on my “Virginia Wine: History Uncorked” website, I have hit complications along the way and learned new things about tools available for use. My public history site is still a major “work-in-progress,” but some of the basic ideas are there. While it’s still rough, you can follow my progress at: http://vawineuncorked.wordpress.com. I have found myself…
This week’s readings focused on the museum experience with a look at analytics and concepts concerning engagement with the public, such as games, to take into consideration with this experience. The museum experience is key to keep in mind when designing an exhibit and analyzing its impact, which is why I found it surprising when…
Before I dive deeper into this week’s articles, I started thinking: Who has worked with oral histories before? Did you work with transcriptions, or with the recordings? What were your initial reactions to the OHMS article and search tool? I have not worked much with oral histories before, particularly digital recordings. I am still learning…
First, I have to thank you for the feedback on the route I should take for my final project! I can not tell you how ENORMOUSLY helpful it was… Following popular comments, I am moving forward with the website focusing on the history and progress of wine in Virginia. I am currently creating a museum exhibit…
