Between January 29 and February 27, the Digital Fellows ran their annual Digital Research Institute (DRI), which teaches foundational skills for doing digital research, as a remote Workshop Series. For …
Category: Reflections
DARC Open Meeting Recap
Over the past couple of years, the Digital Archive Research Collective (DARC) has created resources and fostered community among digital archivists and researchers at The Graduate Center. As part of …
Thinking with Sound: Starting a Podcast Project
As we start to settle into the rhythms of our new normal, many of us have taken this opportunity to also think about the different ways to disseminate information. There …
Mapping the Effects of COVID-19
In March 2020, when the COVID-19 virus started to spread throughout New York City, former Digital Fellow Javier Otero Peña and I got together to think about the ways mapping …
Don’t Let Installations Stop You From Learning Python!
Learning Python, or any programming language, is not easy. It requires commitment and persistence. This is a reality we need to accept to avoid frustration. However, I am a strong …
GC Digital Scholarship Lab Virtual Open House 2020: Recap
Hi everyone! If you missed the GC Digital Initiatives (GCDI) open house held a couple of weeks ago, have no fear! This post will provide you with a recap of …
Teaching with Omeka
Is Omeka the right tool for my class? Although Omeka is a polyfunctional software, it’s not the best tool for all purposes. If you are looking to create a website …
A Legible Digital Archive: Displaying and Sorting Content on Your Omeka Site
How do you organize content on public facing Omeka websites? This is among the most recurring questions raised by attendees of the Introduction to Omeka workshop offered by GCDI over …
What to Consider When Planning a Digital Project
When proceeding with a digital project, it seems that a lot of emphasis is generally placed on learning the ins and outs of using the tool or method. Certainly, this …
Learning Python with the Python Users’ Group
The demand for Python has increased in recent years, and many new students at GC are eager to learn it. However, many soon give up, including smart, successful scholars. Why …
