About the Project
In this project, students researched and explored Vanderbilt's rich archival collections in Special Collections and University Archives to create valuable digital educational resources for K-12 teachers. Over the course of the fellowship, students had the opportunity to meet with outreach archivists at Tennessee State Library and Archives and, working collaboratively, selected historic primary sources from Vanderbilt's archives in order to develop grade-appropriate learning activities for teachers to incorporate in the classroom. Students gained hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude and MagicSchool, digital access platforms like JStor Forum and Aviary, and educational pedagogies such as scaffolding and game theory. Students also gained skills in digital storytelling, data analysis, collaborative project management, and the creation of K-12 educational archival materials. young learners!
Mentor
Jacqueline Devereaux
Fellows
Sabreet Rehal; Gayathri Mula
Project
Fellows gained real-world experience in educational content development by creating practical resources for teachers to make historical materials more accessible and engaging.