I haven’t had a chance to check this out myself just yet. However, I received the following announcement and must say it sounds interesting:
Projectkin is different from platforms, media sites, or blogs. It’s an online community dedicated to helping family historians around the world share their stories by engaging younger generations with creative digital and hybrid-digital projects. Projects are tailored to be easy with step-by-step “recipes,” and each is mindful of preserving archives and protecting privacy.
With Projectkin, the focus is on the challenges of modern storytelling without regard to platforms or tools. Education programs demystify technologies and walk members through strategies to use the right tool for each project. Projectkin is not a platform, nor is it supported by sponsors or affiliate programs.
It’s structured to be a non-profit so that the programming integrity can be sustained. For now, all programs and materials are entirely free. Even after non-profit formation is complete, the bulk of programming will be free even as some premium programs and benefits are reserved for donors.
Since its formation in May this year, Projectkin has grown to include several types of monthly events including, Kathy’s Corner to focus on members’ digitizing workflow, Technology Tutorials, Project Clinic brainstorming events, plus one or more member-led Project Recipe Events. An added interactive community forum creates a shared space for questions and dialog.
To learn more and join the community, please visit projectkin.org.