Kevin Kee

Canada Research Chair in Humanities Computing, Brock University

Entries for the ‘Niagara 1812’ Category

“You’re teaching Grade 7 history?”

My research is focused on how we can use interactive media to better communicate history. I’ve been fortunate to work with different organizations and people dedicated to improving K-12 history, but don’t spend a lot of time in schools.  So when my son’s Grade 7 history teacher asked me to speak to his class about [...]

Niagara 1812 in the Globe and Mail

Our Niagara 1812 historic tour iPhone applications were profiled in the Globe and Mail today (or page A11 if you read the paper version). The apps can be found at our iHistory Tours Web site.

Niagara 1812 in the iTunes store

My company recently posted its first iPhone quest-tour to the iTunes store – Niagara 1812: Return of the Fenian Shadow. This project was conceived in my lab at Brock University, and developed in partnership with the Niagara Interactive Media Generator. Thanks to everyone who made it happen. A new tour, built on the same engine, [...]