Author: Xiaoyi

  • Module 5 – Open Access in Academic Publishing, especially in Digital Art History

    Open access in academic publishing plays a crucial role in advancing scientific progress and promoting informed decision-making. At its core, open access ensures that research findings are available to everyone, removing the barriers posed by traditional publishing models. Initially, digitization helped reduce the costs associated with traditional scientific publishing, which was a significant benefit for…

  • Module 4 – Reflection of GIS

    GIS (Geographic Information Systems) offers an innovative approach to historical research, playing a crucial role in overcoming traditional biases associated with textual sources. One of the key advantages of GIS is its ability to visualize spatial relationships and lived realities that might otherwise be difficult to conceptualize through written accounts alone. In my opinion, the…

  • Module 3 – Reflection of Strategic Project Management

    Reflecting on the key components of project management, it’s clear that successful projects require a careful balance of scope, time, and resources. Defining clear requirements and scope at the outset is critical, as it ensures that everyone involved understands the project’s goals and prevents unnecessary expansion of tasks, which can lead to cost overruns and…

  • Module 2 – Changes and Reflections Brought by Digitization

    Digitization has brought significant changes to how people access, share, and preserve information. First of all, digitization has greatly reduced the cost of obtaining information. With a computer, individuals can access historical information from thousands of miles away. Physical proximity to historical events or sites is no longer necessary for conducting research. For example, I…

  • Module 1 – What is Digital History?

    With the advancement of computers and the internet, new technologies have become deeply integrated into the fabric of history. The advent of computers and the internet has ushered in one of the most profound social and cultural transformations the world has ever witnessed. Digital history, as a field, exhibits several key characteristics. Before delving further…