Podcast: Dale Jarvis on the art of storytelling on the World Wide Web
Dale Jarvis is a member of a diminishing class: the storyteller. Yet, he is finding ways to share his art with whole new generation by reaching out to “use the media that they are using.” Whether it’s a podcast of traditional stories told by school children or telling stories 140 characters at a time on Twitter, Jarvis explores the web to find new ways to connect folks to their heritage. In episode of Voices of the Past, we talk to Dale about the online tools he uses and what kind of impact the Web will have on the preservation of cultural heritage.
Social media for a cause: How "Invisible Children" can serve as a model for the heritage field
On April 25th, thousands of people abducted themselves in solidarity in partnership with a San Diego based non-profit organization called Invisible Children. The event was organized through social media to make a statement. Has the time come for similar measures for the cause of heritage?
Podcast: Nina Simon on museum participation and curating a second life in the social space
Nina Simon, the blogger behind the popular Museum 2.0 site, talks about why she believes social media is the key to helping museums and heritage groups connect their constituents with their content. Among the topics covered our the time investment required for social media as well as how to use social media philosophies to better visitor experiences without necessarily using the web tools.
Twitter and microblogging: Instant communication with your community
“What are you up to?”
It’s how we greet friends and strangers alike everyday. It’s also the question behind one of the web’s most popular social networking sites: Twitter. Voices of the Past posts links to its news, along with other community announcements, at www.twitter.com/ptnews. So what is microblogging, and what can you gain from it?
Latest Twitter Conversations on Heritage. Jump in!
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Latest twitter conversations about historic preservation
Conversations going on right now regarding heritage topics, 140 characters at a time.
Twitter conversations on heritage, Oct. 13
Conversations going on right now regarding heritage topics, 140 characters at a time.
Twitter conversations on heritage preservation, 8/23/08
Bridge preservation … cemetery controversy … second Native American canoe found in Oconee … National Archives completes e-record preservation system
Twitter conversations on heritage preservation, 8/10/08
Watch for a post on what Twitter is and how to use it in the 2.0 Tips section soon. In the meantime, here are some of the conversations taking place on Twitter surrounding heritage preservation.