Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

More and more archaeologists these days are catching on to the idea of using social media as a tool for public engagement. Major archaeological organizations like the Society for Historical Archaeology use it to promote their events and court the interest of amateurs and professionals alike, while students and academics find it useful for their own personal fieldwork and research. Why use social media for public engagement and what are its benefits and drawbacks? If the idea of creating a blog or using other social media platforms to promote your archaeological research appeals to you, join our host with special guests Terry Brock and Doug Rocks-Macqueen to find out what you should consider before designing your own social media strategy! As we come up on the SAA session on Blogging in Archaeology, discover how social media and blogging can be used for heritage awareness and activism, and learn how our guests have used these tools effectively.