Participation Type
Poster
Presentation #1 Title
Little Cities, Big Ideas: Ohio University Appalachian Teaching Project In the Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
In our poster we will present a service learning project supported through the Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) and Ohio University’s Sociology of Appalachia class. The purpose of the project was allow students from the university to collaborate with the community of Shawnee, Ohio. Shawnee is one village in the Little Cities Of Black Diamonds micro region which includes historic coal mining communities in southeast Ohio. Students attended Shawnee’s Little Cities Of Black Diamonds (LCBD) day and presented short TED talks based on individual research about the theme of the event: “Sports in the Little Cities: The Great Uniter, Divider, and Equalizer." We investigated the historic and current role of sports and recreation in benefiting the region’s economy and its influence on social factors. Students met with the LCBD council and representatives of Southeast Ohio History Center where we learned about the Little Cities communities in order to strengthen community ties. By participating in LCBD day, we gained insight into the Appalachian Ohio region and cultivated a more positive image of the local community. Through presenting images and information about our project, we will share the value of applying our skills and energy in community collaboration and experiences beyond the classroom.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Rachel Terman is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Ohio University
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Kasydi Dunaway is an undergraduate student at Ohio University studying Sociology
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Jessica Limle is an undergraduate student at Ohio University studying Political Science and Sociology-Criminology
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #4
Abigail Baah is a sociology graduate student at Ohio University
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #5
Joy Kostansek is a sociology graduate student at Ohio University
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #6
Nicki Mazzocca is an MFA student in Communication Media Arts at Ohio University
Little Cities, Big Ideas: Ohio University Appalachian Teaching Project In the Little Cities of Black Diamonds
In our poster we will present a service learning project supported through the Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) and Ohio University’s Sociology of Appalachia class. The purpose of the project was allow students from the university to collaborate with the community of Shawnee, Ohio. Shawnee is one village in the Little Cities Of Black Diamonds micro region which includes historic coal mining communities in southeast Ohio. Students attended Shawnee’s Little Cities Of Black Diamonds (LCBD) day and presented short TED talks based on individual research about the theme of the event: “Sports in the Little Cities: The Great Uniter, Divider, and Equalizer." We investigated the historic and current role of sports and recreation in benefiting the region’s economy and its influence on social factors. Students met with the LCBD council and representatives of Southeast Ohio History Center where we learned about the Little Cities communities in order to strengthen community ties. By participating in LCBD day, we gained insight into the Appalachian Ohio region and cultivated a more positive image of the local community. Through presenting images and information about our project, we will share the value of applying our skills and energy in community collaboration and experiences beyond the classroom.
