In this week’s class, we’re diving into project that’s got me pretty intrigued. We’ve been working together to gather metadata, basically sorting through information about our items. Now, we’re taking all that data and turning it into something bigger—a map. This map will show where the items are from, giving us a visual representation of our collective work. What’s neat about this is how it’s blending with my computer science major. At first, we were just entering data, which felt pretty routine. But now, seeing how that data can be used to create something tangible is really interesting. It’s like watching a puzzle come together, except instead of pieces, we’re using data points. I’m finding myself more engaged in the class because of this hands-on approach as if we’re actual digital humanists. It’s not just about learning theories, it’s about actually applying them. Plus, seeing how our efforts are going to come together to form a map is pretty satisfying. It’s making me appreciate the connection between computer science and digital humanities even more. Overall, I’m looking forward to seeing the end result and learning more about how these two fields intersect.
