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Computers and History Symposium, Cincinnati, May 2-3, 1997
The inaugural Cincinnati Symposium on Computers and History
will bring together professionals from a wide range of history-related
areas to discuss the potential and problems presented by computer
technology. The theme of this year's symposium is
"The Future of History in the Electronic Age."
Professors, K-12 teachers, librarians, publishers, editors, archivists,
and all other history professionals are encouraged to participate.
Schedule
Friday, May 2
9:00-9:30
Registration
9:30-11:30
Session 1
12:00-2:00
Luncheon Session
Scholarly Publication in the Electronic Age
Ellen M. Sauer, Director, Project Muse
2:30-4:30
Session 2
5:00-7:00
Reception
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Saturday, May 3
9:30-11:30
Session 3
12:00-2:00
Luncheon Session
H-Net and the Future of History
Richard Jensen, Director, H-NET
2:30-4:30
Session 4
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Panel Presentations Will Include:
Session 1
-Computers in the Classroom
-Using Technology to Study Religion and Urban Culture
-Scholarly Publishing and Communication in the Electronic Age
-The Employment and Application of Mapping Software in American History,
1830-1940 -The Virtual Classroom
Session 2
-Film as a Historical Medium
-Experiments in Teaching with CD-ROM.
-Using Electronic Technologies for Historical Research
-Redefining History in an Electronic Age
-Evaluating the Clues: Using Computers to Reconstruct the Past
Session 3
-The Use of Computers in Teaching--A European Perspective
-Three Perspectives on Computers in History Teaching in British Higher
Education -CD-ROMs and Web sites: Resources for Teaching History -Computers
in the Classroom: Prospects and Perils -Virtual Libraries: Museums,
Archives, and Document Editing
Session 4
-History Heads Down the Electronic Highway: A Context of Revolution?
-The History Highway: Using the Internet in the College History Classroom
-Publishing Without Paper -Technologies for Historical Research, Part II
*Multiple tutorials and information sessions will also
be offered on a variety of topics, including Web page
creation, advanced HTML, Java, Desktop Publishing,
and Distance Learning.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for conference
participants at the:
Vernon Manor Hotel
400 Oak
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 281-3300
Prices are $78.00 single, $88.00 double
Handicap Accessible Rooms available upon request.
Please contact the hotel directly and state your
affiliation with the Cincinnati Symposium on
Computers and History
Registration Form
Please complete and return with a check or
money order (in U.S. funds)
Registration Fee $20$
($10 for students and presenters)
Friday Luncheon Presentation $8.00
Cold Buffet
Featured Speaker:
Ellen M. Sauer, Project Muse
Saturday Luncheon Presentation $13.00
Featured Speaker:
Richard Jensen, H-Net
Please select one:
Chicken Monterey
Kosher Style Chickenwith Glaze
Beef Stroganoff
Eggplant Parmesan
Total enclosed$
Note: Remember to make room reservations with the Vernon Manor Hotel at
least one month in advance to receive the conference discount.
Please send to:
Cincinnati Symposium on Computers and History
Department of History
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0373
Questions? Please contact:
Dennis Trinkle, [log in to unmask]
Christina Hartlieb, [log in to unmask]
or call (513) 556-2144
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