This workshop introduces teachers to the topic of Japanese American incarceration during WWII, beginning with the national context and focusing on the two Arkansas camps at Rohwer and Jerome. Participants will explore the major events and policies that led to incarceration, the experiences of those confined in the Arkansas camps, and the postwar impacts of the camps through Rising Above in Arkansas, a multimodal digital platform developed by researchers at the University of Arkansas. The Rising Above site integrates interactive maps, 3D educational environments, and primary sources to support student engagement and inquiry. This workshop is a collaboration between the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Chapter of the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and is designed to support teachers in effectively integrating the website into their classrooms.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to engage fully with the course content; a limited number of devices will also be available if needed.
Attendees will receive ready-to-use lesson plans, lunch, and a $50 stipend for their participation.