Museum Teaching Strategies and Inquiry Based Learning

I'm currently participating in a MOOC offered by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on art based instruction, museum teaching strategies and inquiry teaching.  Information on the course, "Art and Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom," is available here.The course material combines readings, video lectures, and discussion groups.  The focus is on teaching techniques/resources … Continue reading Museum Teaching Strategies and Inquiry Based Learning

Digital Exhibits: Display and Format Challenges

As part of a work project, I recently spent some time scrolling through a variety of digital exhibits created by heritage organizations.  My goal while looking at these online exhibits was to compile a list of functions and visual characteristics which comprise a 'good' online exhibit.   I'm not sure my efforts resulted in an … Continue reading Digital Exhibits: Display and Format Challenges

December Reading

As the month of December approaches so does long hours spent driving to visit family.  Luckily, more often than not I am passenger on these trips and I tend to use the time to get some reading done. Books on my current reading list include:Unsettling the Settler Within by Paulette Regan.  This book has been … Continue reading December Reading