By Deb on 13 October, 2011
Deb reports on one aspect of her recent travel to Lake Mungo. This post, on the land, is the first of a series of three. Read more >
Posted in Inspiration | Tagged environment, Indigenous
By Cath on 30 September, 2011
This week we hosted a group of 23 local students, aged 9 to 11, to playtest Sembl and share their experience with us. It was very useful for us, and fun all round, so thanks, 4/5TM from Curtin Primary. Read more >
Posted in Program, The Museum Game | Tagged children, engagement, games, iPads, mobile
By Ange on 11 August, 2011
Ange reviews the recent world-change in the Museum’s Education team through a then and now photo duo. Read more >
Posted in Professional learning | Tagged museum education, teaching
By Veronika on 1 August, 2011
After a decade of other work, Veronika has returned to the Museum as an Education Officer. Here, she reflects on continuity and change at the Museum as she observes and prepares to facilitate a program for young children. Read more >
Posted in Professional learning, Program | Tagged curriculum, inquiry learning, professional development
By Kristina on 18 July, 2011
Kristina reports on her experience as an intern in the Museum’s Education team. Read more >
Posted in Classroom resources, Professional learning | Tagged professional development
By Cath on 12 July, 2011
Ange and I recently toured Tasmania on a reconnaissance mission as part of our project to develop rich and rewarding video conference programs. Read more >
Posted in Classroom resources, Inspiration, Program | Tagged ideas, technology, video conference
By Cath on 17 June, 2011
For any teachers or students of English or media or another subject with space for digital media creation… these three competitions look awesome! Read more >
Posted in Be involved | Tagged competition, storytelling
By Jess on 13 June, 2011
History detectives have been bustling through our doors, uncovering stories and ‘reading’ sources in our program Not Just Ned: Irish Evidence. Read more >
Posted in Exhibition, Program | Tagged critical thinking, emotional engagement, storytelling, teaching
By Cath on 12 June, 2011
The future of remote learning at the Museum is looking good – new gear, plenty of ideas, and a trip to Tassie. Read more >
Posted in Be involved, Inspiration, Objects, Professional learning, Program | Tagged video conference
By Cath on 12 May, 2011
Linda, Cath and Ange are all set to hook up with teachers, students and other museum professionals on International Museums Day and keen to demonstrate part of a new VC program on inventions and innovations. Read more >
Posted in Be involved, Inspiration, Professional learning, Program | Tagged social innovation, technology, video conference
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