Brown Ph.D. Student Crafts Interactive Online Course on Ancient Egypt
Victoria Almansa-Villatoro, a Ph.D. student in Egyptology, has crafted an interactive online course delving into the pyramids, kings, and societies of the third millennium B.C. The course, designed to accommodate students across U.S. time zones, has been praised for its engaging activities and flexible schedule.
Almansa-Villatoro, currently conducting fieldwork in Giza, Egypt, created the course to teach Brown students while abroad. She planned to cover the Old Kingdom, from about 2686 to 2181 B.C., pairing weekly video lectures with relevant readings and digital resources, including documentaries and the Giza Project.
The course features interactive elements such as an interactive map of the pyramids and an interactive timeline of the Old Kingdom, created in collaboration with Brown's Digital Learning and Design team. Students have appreciated the varied activities, preventing the course from feeling repetitive. Assignments include creating podcasts, virtual excavations, and peer-sharing, fostering lively discussions even in the online format.
Almansa-Villatoro's innovative approach to teaching ancient Egyptian history has been well-received by students. The course's flexibility and interactive elements have not only accommodated students' schedules but also enhanced their learning experience, making it a successful model for online education.
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