“History is Boring!” Changing this perception through the use of social media.

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This session features an innovative way of teaching history by giving students an opportunity to analyze a historical labor or management event. By imagining if the key stakeholders had access to social media during the time of their chosen historical event, students develop a deeper understanding of the event’s impact and relationship to current practices. Evidence from post-assignment surveys supports this learning outcome. Participants will develop their own take on a historical event using a social media tool (e.g., Facebook) or by generating a meme. Please bring a laptop or mobile device to participate in this experiential exercise.

Author(s):

Mark Julien    
Brock University
Canada

Micheal Stratton    
University of North Carolina (Asheville)
United States

Russell Clayton    
Saint Leo University
United States