By Carson Smith, Lecturer, San Diego State University
Educator Carson Smith shares a student research project that uses JSTOR and Workspace to help learners slow down, analyze art deeply, and build visual literacy skills.
By Maria Papadouris, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
What would your classroom look like if students engaged with knowledge as detectives rather than passive readers? The answers lie in digital primary sources. And education depends on how we use them.
By Rumika Suzuki Hillyer, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
Artstor on JSTOR virtual field trips foster equity, boost engagement, and build visual literacy through immersive, accessible online learning experiences.
Here are six examples that illustrate how the images in Artstor can be used to enhance the teaching and learning of architecture and architectural history, along with two case studies, one by a then-doctoral candidate at Stanford University and another by a fine art faculty member at Berkeley City College.
Discover how Artstor's vast image collection is revolutionizing medical education. Explore case studies and examples highlighting the powerful impact of art in teaching medicine and medical history. Unleash the potential of digital images in a medical setting.
Explore and celebrate the vibrant cultures of Mexico, Central & South America, and the Hispanic Caribbean during Hispanic Heritage Month. Discover Latin American topics with the Artstor Digital Library's specialized collections. Start your journey now!
Discover how educators, librarians, and researchers from secondary schools to graduate programs utilize Artstor in their teaching and research. Explore a wide range of topics, including medicine, ethnic studies, women's studies, and more.
The Artstor Digital Library is used by educators in 1,900 institutions around the world–and with good reason. Here are just ten ways you can enhance your teaching with Artstor: 1. Take advantage of a wealth of images and primary sources to enhance most subjects. 2. Use with confidence: all images are rights cleared for […]
Guest post by Raymond Pun Raymond Pun is the first-year-student success librarian at the Henry Madden Library, Fresno State. He coordinates and organizes the first year information literacy program and student engagement activities across campus. He holds an M.L.S. from City University of New York – Queens College, M.A. in East Asian Studies, and B.A. […]
Have you ever wanted a better understanding of how an artwork or architectural detail was originally intended to be viewed? Artstor’s Virtual Reality Panoramas are a wonderful option for viewing works in situ–no travel required. These 360-degree panoramas of world architecture allow you to navigate the interiors of cathedrals, mosques, palazzos, libraries, castles, and more. […]