www.historicalresources.myzen.co.uk (medieval and early-modern English
palaeography)
right column - you can link to the online course or download the whole
for Windows, Mac or Linux. Allow popups, but close them after use.
It's old - initiated in the early 90s, first in Toolbook, then in
Netscape, and finally cross-browser.
Quoting Heidi Donohoe <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello Catherine,
>
> This is great! thank you -
> Regards
> Heidi
>
>> On 19 Mar 2020, at 08:57, Catherine Taylor
>> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Kate and all,
>>
>> We did this yesterday and came up with the following list:
>>
>> Cultural Heritage and the City, Discover how cities develop their
>> own unique cultures and explore key concepts related to cultural
>> heritage.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/cultural-heritage-cities
>>
>> Learning from the Past: A Guide for the Curious Researcher, Learn
>> how to understand the past to explain the present, and get to know
>> the amazing sources and resources of the British Library.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/learning-from-the-past
>>
>> The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800,
>> Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and
>> learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/history-of-the-book
>>
>> Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum: Get an introduction
>> to museum studies with this free online course. Learn about the
>> people and ideas that shape museums today
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/museum
>>
>> Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: Develop your attitudes,
>> skills and knowledge of cultural diversity so you're able to create
>> inclusive environments.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/diversity-inclusion-awareness
>>
>> Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present - Join 50 leading
>> scholars in exploring antisemitism, from its roots to its
>> contemporary forms.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/antisemitism
>>
>> If you’ve never done any family history try - Genealogy:
>> Researching Your Family Tree: Develop an understanding of genealogy
>> – how to research your family tree and share the results – with
>> this free online course.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/genealogy
>>
>> For a different approach to palaeography - Early Modern Scottish
>> Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records. Travel back in time
>> through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish
>> handwriting.
>> https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ems-palaeography
>>
>> What is heritage? This free course will introduce you to the
>> concept of heritage and its critical study, exploring the role of
>> heritage in both past and contemporary societies.
>> https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/what-heritage/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
>>
>> This free course, looking at, describing and identifying objects,
>> will enable you to practise and develop your skills of observation
>> and description of objects. It will also enable you to interpret
>> objects and work towards writing your own object life cycle. You
>> will also work with, and understand artefact databases.
>> https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/looking-describing-and-identifying-objects/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
>>
>> Besides being simple mementos, family photographs can offer
>> insights into the past. This free course, Picturing the family,
>> looks at some of the ways photographs can reveal, and sometimes
>> conceal, important information about the past. It teaches the
>> skills and provides some of the knowledge needed to interpret such
>> pictorial sources.
>> https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/visual-art/picturing-the-family/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
>>
>> Enjoy!
>>
>> Catherine Taylor
>> Head Archivist
>> The Waddesdon Archive at Windmill Hill
>> 01296 653414
>> www.waddesdon.org.uk
>>
>> Follow us on Twitter @waddesdonmanor Like us on Facebook
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Archivists, conservators and records managers.
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Bevan
>> Sent: 18 March 2020 19:58
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Online Courses for Archivists
>>
>> Hi
>> I'm putting together a list of online courses that team members
>> working from home can access to support personal development during
>> the Covid-19 pandemic. Does anyone have any suggestions please?
>> Primarily to do with archives, but also history, creative arts,
>> literature etc.
>> Happy to share a compiled list of responses if anyone is interested!
>> Many thanks
>>
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