Ernest Green
-Lindsay Wood
1. http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=722
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a website built at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock Arkansas. The "About the Encyclopedia" tab at the top of the page explains and expands on this project in further detail. At the bottom of this page there is a link to view staff members who are currently working on the website as well as those who contributed in the past. Current editors consist of Kay Bland, Jasmine Jobe, Mike Keckhaver, Guy Lancaster, Mike Polston, and Ali Welky.
Scrolling down to the bottom of the site will show you that this page was last updated in 2014, ensuring information to be up to date and most accurate to its viewers. The "About the Encyclopedia" page gives further information and dates about the history of this website. It does not mention exactly what was created or edited in 2014 but it does say that as of 2013 the site has approximately 3,200 entries and more than 4,200 pieces of media, which is very impressive.
A green background, red accents, and a rustic-torn beige page makes a split complementary color scheme that is visually pleasing. Black writing on the light beige background and appropriately separated paragraphs makes it easy for the viewer to read. Photos and links to other interactive media also keep the viewer interested and informed of the history and culture in Arkansas. Simple navigation and easy to read tabs keep this entire website appropriate for all users.
This website gives accurate information and provides pieces of media important of the history in the state of Arkansas. Educational entries can be viewed alphabetically, by category, type, time period, by race & ethnicity, and by gender. Media can be viewed by these same categories as well as galleries. Galleries include photos, maps, documents, videos, and audio recordings.
2. http://www.thehistorymakers.com
The HistoryMakers website was founded by Julieanna L. Richardson in 1999. She is a public historian and executive director of this webpage who helped put together the largest national collection of African American video and oral histories on record. Although this website is a ".com" page The HistoryMakers is a national, non-profit educational institution based in Chicago that is committed to preserving developing, and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories.
The HistoryMakers website has a copy right in 2014 which shows us that this page is constantly being managed provides current, up to date material.
This website is well organized, clean, and simple to navigate. The home page clearly displays seven tabs to explore, some of which have drop down menus of even more pages. Each tab and link to lead you to a different page of their site is clearly labeled with bold, black font on a white background. Each link lights up with a red button so you understand by click on it, it will lead you to
The simplicity of this webpage's design makes it easier to access their huge library of over 2,000 videotaped interviews, 2,000 online biographies, and 2,000 photographic images. There is even an event & programs page that allows users to view past events that affected the history of African Americans.
3. http://centralhigh.aetn.org
This website is strictly dedicated to providing a virtual tour of the Little Rock Central High School. The "About" tab at the top of the page provides information about how this site is sponsored in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council.
With no contact or information about its creators, it is hard to tell when this page was last updated. Judging by the date on one of the photo galleries, this site was probably last updated in 2007.
Since this page was meant for a virtual tour created about 8 years ago, aspects of the website seem a little dated, however, it is very user friendly. The font of the page's title is big and clear and the content text is black on a pastel yellow background which makes it easy for the viewer to read. There are not many tabs or links to click on so it keeps it simple and universally navigable.
A description of the Little Rock Central High Crisis is found under the "About" tab with links to direct users to more information about it. This was AETN Education Division's first virtual tour project, so they have also included some behind the scenes production shots. Back at the top of the page the "Timeline" tab takes us to a page where five years listed on the left hand side can be clicked on to view documents and important information corresponding to each particular year. The "Virtual Tour" page shows videos, a neighborhood map, and a few photo galleries of the school as well as memorials for the Little Rock Nine. Want to view lesson plans and guides for teaching this event? Click on the "Lesson Plan" tab to be directed to The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
4. http://www.nps.gov/chsc/index.htm
The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is run by the National Park Service which is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is lead by a director nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. That director in Jon Jarvis and he has a team of other individuals who work with him and assist other aspects and provide information for many different things on this site as well as other National Parks.
At the bottom of the website it clearly state that this was last updated on April 24th of 2014.
The website is government run and up to date. It is very easy to navigate with many helpful tabs and links listed at the top of the page for broad searches, and tabs on the left that help the user further explore a particular site or park. A white background with normal black font keeps the page clean and easy to read. there is a search bar at the top right of the site that assists the user as well, making this a very user-friendly and navigable website.
By clicking on the link provided above, you will be directed to information about Little Rock Central High School. On the left side there are tabs that can assist viewers in planning a trip to the school with directions, operating hours, reservations and things to do. You can also view photos and multimedia that include oral history interviews, a photo tour of the high school, and a link that will take you to a page providing primary sources and documents of the Civil Rights struggle in Arkansas. The History & Culture tab provides information about what happened to the high school and the people who were involved. There is a tab for teachers to direct them in planning field trips here, curriculum materials, professional development, guest speakers and more.
5. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/story/03_schools.html
The PBS.org website offers information about historic events as well as movies, dvd's and television shows that are available about these events. The PBS website is produced by WGBH. The link provided above will direct you to this site that has information about "Eyes on the Prize" a 14-hour TV series produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond.
At the bottom of the page it states that this information was collected from 1997-2006.
This is a powerful website in that it has a lot of history and information available by a click of one of their many tabs. It is very user friendly with clear font, organized tabs, visuals, photos and a search bar.
By clicking on the tabs on the left side viewers can learn about the TV series, purchase the DVD version, watch videos and view galleries, view primary sources and profiles, learn about milestones in this event and more. The media includes image galleries, music, videos, newspaper excerpts and other evens in chronological order.
-Lindsay Wood
1. http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=722
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a website built at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock Arkansas. The "About the Encyclopedia" tab at the top of the page explains and expands on this project in further detail. At the bottom of this page there is a link to view staff members who are currently working on the website as well as those who contributed in the past. Current editors consist of Kay Bland, Jasmine Jobe, Mike Keckhaver, Guy Lancaster, Mike Polston, and Ali Welky.
Scrolling down to the bottom of the site will show you that this page was last updated in 2014, ensuring information to be up to date and most accurate to its viewers. The "About the Encyclopedia" page gives further information and dates about the history of this website. It does not mention exactly what was created or edited in 2014 but it does say that as of 2013 the site has approximately 3,200 entries and more than 4,200 pieces of media, which is very impressive.
A green background, red accents, and a rustic-torn beige page makes a split complementary color scheme that is visually pleasing. Black writing on the light beige background and appropriately separated paragraphs makes it easy for the viewer to read. Photos and links to other interactive media also keep the viewer interested and informed of the history and culture in Arkansas. Simple navigation and easy to read tabs keep this entire website appropriate for all users.
This website gives accurate information and provides pieces of media important of the history in the state of Arkansas. Educational entries can be viewed alphabetically, by category, type, time period, by race & ethnicity, and by gender. Media can be viewed by these same categories as well as galleries. Galleries include photos, maps, documents, videos, and audio recordings.
2. http://www.thehistorymakers.com
The HistoryMakers website was founded by Julieanna L. Richardson in 1999. She is a public historian and executive director of this webpage who helped put together the largest national collection of African American video and oral histories on record. Although this website is a ".com" page The HistoryMakers is a national, non-profit educational institution based in Chicago that is committed to preserving developing, and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories.
The HistoryMakers website has a copy right in 2014 which shows us that this page is constantly being managed provides current, up to date material.
This website is well organized, clean, and simple to navigate. The home page clearly displays seven tabs to explore, some of which have drop down menus of even more pages. Each tab and link to lead you to a different page of their site is clearly labeled with bold, black font on a white background. Each link lights up with a red button so you understand by click on it, it will lead you to
The simplicity of this webpage's design makes it easier to access their huge library of over 2,000 videotaped interviews, 2,000 online biographies, and 2,000 photographic images. There is even an event & programs page that allows users to view past events that affected the history of African Americans.
3. http://centralhigh.aetn.org
This website is strictly dedicated to providing a virtual tour of the Little Rock Central High School. The "About" tab at the top of the page provides information about how this site is sponsored in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council.
With no contact or information about its creators, it is hard to tell when this page was last updated. Judging by the date on one of the photo galleries, this site was probably last updated in 2007.
Since this page was meant for a virtual tour created about 8 years ago, aspects of the website seem a little dated, however, it is very user friendly. The font of the page's title is big and clear and the content text is black on a pastel yellow background which makes it easy for the viewer to read. There are not many tabs or links to click on so it keeps it simple and universally navigable.
A description of the Little Rock Central High Crisis is found under the "About" tab with links to direct users to more information about it. This was AETN Education Division's first virtual tour project, so they have also included some behind the scenes production shots. Back at the top of the page the "Timeline" tab takes us to a page where five years listed on the left hand side can be clicked on to view documents and important information corresponding to each particular year. The "Virtual Tour" page shows videos, a neighborhood map, and a few photo galleries of the school as well as memorials for the Little Rock Nine. Want to view lesson plans and guides for teaching this event? Click on the "Lesson Plan" tab to be directed to The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
4. http://www.nps.gov/chsc/index.htm
The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is run by the National Park Service which is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is lead by a director nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. That director in Jon Jarvis and he has a team of other individuals who work with him and assist other aspects and provide information for many different things on this site as well as other National Parks.
At the bottom of the website it clearly state that this was last updated on April 24th of 2014.
The website is government run and up to date. It is very easy to navigate with many helpful tabs and links listed at the top of the page for broad searches, and tabs on the left that help the user further explore a particular site or park. A white background with normal black font keeps the page clean and easy to read. there is a search bar at the top right of the site that assists the user as well, making this a very user-friendly and navigable website.
By clicking on the link provided above, you will be directed to information about Little Rock Central High School. On the left side there are tabs that can assist viewers in planning a trip to the school with directions, operating hours, reservations and things to do. You can also view photos and multimedia that include oral history interviews, a photo tour of the high school, and a link that will take you to a page providing primary sources and documents of the Civil Rights struggle in Arkansas. The History & Culture tab provides information about what happened to the high school and the people who were involved. There is a tab for teachers to direct them in planning field trips here, curriculum materials, professional development, guest speakers and more.
5. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/story/03_schools.html
The PBS.org website offers information about historic events as well as movies, dvd's and television shows that are available about these events. The PBS website is produced by WGBH. The link provided above will direct you to this site that has information about "Eyes on the Prize" a 14-hour TV series produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond.
At the bottom of the page it states that this information was collected from 1997-2006.
This is a powerful website in that it has a lot of history and information available by a click of one of their many tabs. It is very user friendly with clear font, organized tabs, visuals, photos and a search bar.
By clicking on the tabs on the left side viewers can learn about the TV series, purchase the DVD version, watch videos and view galleries, view primary sources and profiles, learn about milestones in this event and more. The media includes image galleries, music, videos, newspaper excerpts and other evens in chronological order.