The 1916 Rising - Personalities & Perspectives
http://www.nli.ie/1916/
Online exhibition from the National Library of Ireland.
What is the site about?
The site is a virtual tour of manuscripts, books, newspapers, photographs and drawings, relating to the Easter Rising 1916. It also is a study of those who set the stage for the events of Easter Week
1916, the seven signatories of the proclamation, those who were executed in
the aftermath of the Rising, the casualties and the survivors. Broadband and Flash Player 7 required. Popups should also be enabled.
Why was it chosen as site of the week? - It is an excellent opportunity to examine primary source material on the Easter Rising without having to visit the library
- Information is very well presented. There are 12 topics covered in huge detail, each containing a gallery of manuscripts, photographs and other resources
- You can use the zoom function to examine primary sources more closely, for example, the Proclomation of the Irish Government may be viewed in full screen at high quality
- There is a reference map, pointing to the various locations that played a significant role in the Rising
- In the "Those who set the stage" section there is a useful subdivision of people reflecting those concerned with Homerule, Republicans and those who would resort to physical force, those with other agenda and those primarily concerned with Irish culture
- In the "Rising" section a day by day account of events is given
- A Pdf version of the exhibition is also available.
How can it be used as an educational resource? The site ties in with the history syllabus at both primary and post primary levels. Although the language used may be a bit advanced for primary level, the gallery section may be used to supplement teachers' notes and/or verbal descriptions of events.
At post primary level it is ideal for an indepth analysis of the Easter Rising, which can incorporate either a teacher led or student paced scenario.
It is relevant to the Leaving Certificate curriculum under the topic, Later Modern Ireland.
Have Your Say
 Let us know what you think
Site of the Week Archive
Check out reviews of other sites. |
|