LOC Grant
About Our Grant
Why Story Maps?
The pedagogical rationale for creating Story Maps is grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), a motivational framework that identifies three universal human psychological needs: relatedness, competence, and autonomy. These needs are essential for fostering intrinsic motivation, engagement, and learning.
A central focus of this project is the universal need to feel connected and a sense of belongingness with others (i.e., relatedness), which is also an institutional priority at UHD. By establishing belongingness as a core component, we aim to build a strong community. This objective aligns with empowering students to share their stories and giving them a voice.
Faculty involved in this project worked with their students to curate and create Story Map content and propose specific activities and strategies to help students contribute to the Afro-Latino Story Maps.
More information about Esri ArcGIS Story Maps Software: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-storymaps/overview
Press Related to Our Grant
- UHD Receives Library of Congress Grant
- The Library of Congress Takes Note
- Library Awards New Digital Storytelling Grants
- Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI)
- Meet the 2024 Connecting Communities Digital Initiative Higher Education and Libraries, Archives, Museums Recipients
- Library of Congress Awards Nearly $400,000 to Six Projects Highlighting Uses of Digital Collections
Events
Afro-Latino Day
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LatinFest
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Showcase
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Author Presentation
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Summer Fuse
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