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Kara Newport; Erika Frank – Journal of Museum Education, 2024
As with many Volunteer Programs, volunteerism at Filoli began in support of a fledgling organization in 1975. Initially a separate nonprofit, Friends of Filoli was created with the purpose of fundraising and other support, but was dissolved in 1989 as it was not self-sufficient. The leadership structure, however, remained and later merged with the…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Museums, Program Descriptions, Service Learning
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Hilton, Dale; Levine, Arielle; Zanetis, Janet – Journal of Museum Education, 2019
Little research is available concerning the use of technology to connect non-mobile senior adults with museums. This paper explores the viability of Interactive Virtual Learning (IVL) programs to gauge the interests, preferences, and needs of the older adults. The authors drew from personal experiences presenting such programs to seniors and held…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Adult Education, Museums, Computer Simulation
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Landsmann, Hannah – Journal of Museum Education, 2017
This article describes the development and implementation of a program at the Jewish Museum in Vienna, "Einfach so? So Einfach" (It's that easy? Yes!), in which students are asked to photograph works that interest them, either because they like the works or because they do not. The works selected by the students make up the discussion…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Museums, Program Development, Program Implementation
Morris, Ronald V. – Geography Teacher, 2016
Eighth-grade students from three school districts in three small towns in Crosby County, Texas, received academic credit for working together with the biannual Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum summer travel education program. Each of the three districts radiate from a small town. They were within one county, and the museum was located in the…
Descriptors: Local History, State History, Grade 8, Field Experience Programs
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Engelke, Lynn-Steven – Journal of Museum Education, 2015
In 2012, the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA) launched Smithsonian Quests, an online program for student self-directed learning that is recognized and rewarded with digital badges. This article examines the rationale, development, implementation, and outcomes of the Smithsonian Quests program, lessons learned along the…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Museums, Independent Study, Program Descriptions
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Townsend, Neal – Art Education, 1985
As part of their facilities, the Department of Art Education at the University of New Mexico created an exhibition gallery open to both the academic community and the general public. The formation and program of the university-based art gallery is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Arts Centers, Exhibits, Higher Education
Kamien, Janet; Goldbas, Amy – 1981
The document describes development and implementation of a program offered by the Boston Children's Museum to facilitate museum visits for handicapped children and their families. An advisory council was formed with professionals who work with families and parents of severely disabled children. Among the original objectives were the provision of a…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Demonstration Programs, Family Programs, Museums
Nichols, Susan K., Ed.; And Others – 1984
This 45-paper anthology presents an overall picture of 1973-1983 writings in Roundtable Reports, the quarterly journal of Museum Education Roundtable. Thirty-five of the articles appeared in previous Roundtable Reports, while some are new articles that reflect on original articles to provide context and historical perspective. Papers are grouped…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Exhibits, Indexes, Informal Education
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Houts, Mary D.; Murray, William J. – Social Studies, 2002
History teachers on the secondary level are often so boxed in by heavy schedules and standard curricula that they have little time or incentive to use outside resources. In the light of these concerns, the Education Department at the Hershey Museum initiated The Progressive Industry and Its Legacy project. This article describes the project, which…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, History Instruction, Cultural Centers, Program Descriptions
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Lehman, Susan Nichols, Ed.; Igoe, Kathryn, Ed. – 1981
This sourcebook has been compiled for educators in museums and schools who are interested in learning of ways in which their colleagues from cultural and educational institutions have worked together. Over 50 programs are described. Emphasis is on the collaborative effort rather than the resulting program. The following questions are answered: Why…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Museums
Gaffney, Maureen, Ed. – Young Viewers Magazine, 1980
Designed for media specialists and educators, this issue includes five articles on innovative museum film programs. The first article describes a successful film program conducted at the Staten Island Children's Museum. The second article describes inventive children's programs at the Delaware Museum of Art. The programs use films and activities…
Descriptors: Captions, Elementary Education, Filmographies, Films
Hein, George E.; Marcus, Stephen – 1978
The education directors from fifteen museums and performing companies in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts, were trained to develop and pilot career education programs for K-12 students using the resources of their institutions. The project was divided into three segments and, during each segment, a series of training seminars were conducted…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Career Education, Cooperative Planning
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Ucko, David A. – Science, Technology, and Human Values, 1983
The Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) has created a new exhibit, "Technology: Chance or Choice?," which emphasizes the human impact on technology. Development of and techniques used in the exhibit are discussed. The latter include microcomputers placed throughout the exhibit to pose questions about critical issues raised by particular…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Exhibits, Futures (of Society), Genetic Engineering
Cultural Education Collaborative, Boston, MA. – 1977
This booklet describes some things learned by education directors from fifteen museums and performing arts organizations in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts, as they participated in a training project to help them design pilot career education programs, in conjunction with a partner school, for K-12 students, using the resources of their…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Career Education, Cooperative Programs
Hoffman, Donald H.; And Others – 1980
This volume of selected readings is designed to aid artists and educators in the development of a knowledge base within the realm of lifelong learning and the visual arts. Compiled for use by both student and practitioner, these readings are divided into three chapters. The first chapter provides readers with background, rationale, and directions…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Art Activities, Art Education, Creativity
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