Chapter 4

 "Nothing exists at present for the historian who wants to use a computer but has not the slightest idea how to proceed" (Edward Shorter). He encouraged the application of soft skills and he wrote on step by step skills for quantative historical studies. The chapter summarizes the fact that most historians and social studies teachers are self taught when it comes to history digitally involving storage, research etc. In the 1970s and 80s, microcomputer revolutionized the world. Also introducing an abundance of technological tools for historians. Many historians reported the use of software to accompany their work. Decades later, "traditional methods" were used by few historians. While there was some hesitation and unfamiliarity to these new technologies, they ultimately changed the way of scholars, historians, history journals, and teachers in their ability, enhancements, and methods. They "offered inspiration for what might be done and encouraged historians to be critical consumers" (pg.117). 

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