This course will require you to complete assignments that demonstrate your grasp of both historical content and digital methodologies. This includes in-class assignments, discussions and presentations, as well as blog posts and digital skill assignments. You will also have a midterm exam. At the end of the semester, you will combine the digital skills and materials you have developed during the course to create a short, online piece of historical work about an Early American history topic of your choosing.

In-Class Work (25%)
Blogs and Digital Skill Assignments (45%)
Assessments: Midterm and Final Project (30%)

Turn in all assignments on Blackboard unless instructed otherwise. If you are submitting a blog post, include the URL in the box for the assignment text. This URL must be public. You should test the URL with a browser that is not logged in.

Grading Scale

A 93-100%
A- 90-92%
B+ 88-89%
B 83-87%
B- 80-82%
C+ 78-79%
C 73-77%
C- 70-72%
D 60-69%
F 59% and lower