Ed Ayers - A New Way to Teach American History

The historian discusses his efforts to make history education more engaging by emphasizing the importance of questions over answers. He highlights the use of digital tools and projects like New American History and Bunk to make history relevant and interactive for students. The goal is to help students understand their place in history and see its ongoing impact on their lives.

What is the significance of the project 'New American History' mentioned by the speaker?

What does the speaker hope to achieve by making history more accessible to students?

How does the speaker address the common perception that history is boring?

What is the purpose of the website 'bunkhistory.org' as described by the speaker?