The Davis Center, in collaboration with Keene State College's Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is offering a two-part webinar series devoted to genocide education. These trainings were designed to support K-14 educators in expanding their knowledge and teaching practices on Genocide Education. Our first webinar, The Dos, Don’ts, and Hows of Genocide Education, will take place on February 22, 2025.
This second webinar, The Camera as a Weapon, will explore the power of photography in teaching about Genocide. Photographs do not merely capture or illustrate the historical past; they interpret it. A potential pitfall in teaching about the Holocaust is using Holocaust imagery without first teaching students how to evaluate and decode those images. This webinar introduces a series of competency expectations, such as recognizing perspective, intentionality, social and political context, elements of composition, expanding the frame, and asking, "Who took the photograph and why?" Applying these competencies will help students interpret propaganda, make historical comparisons, and develop media literacy.
Accessibility
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.
