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Modern Museum Education
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Thriving at Work: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 11
In this penultimate episode of the 12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition, we dive into a deeply resonant topic for museum educators: finding and sustaining joy in your career. Whether you're thriving or just surviving, this episode offers actionable strategies to help you reconnect with your passion, create balance, and innovate in your work.
From rediscovering the spark that brought you to museum education to building meaningful connections and setting boundaries, discover insights and practical advice to help you start the new year on a positive note.
Find full show notes and a transcript at modernmuseumeducation.com/podcast/019.
From rediscovering the spark that brought you to museum education to building meaningful connections and setting boundaries, discover insights and practical advice to help you start the new year on a positive note.
Find full show notes and a transcript at modernmuseumeducation.com/podcast/019.
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Volunteer Recognition: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 10
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"Volunteers want to feel like they're contributing something meaningful, not just completing a task." Welcome back to the 12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition, a special podcast series designed to give museum educators actionable tips and research-backed strategies to elevate their programs for 2025. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on volunteer recognition programs-a cornerstone of ...
Show and Tell: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 9
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“Your perspective is valuable. Whether your first presentation is big or small, it’s a chance to contribute and inspire others in the museum field.” In today’s episode we explore a topic that might feel intimidating to many but is incredibly rewarding: presenting at professional conferences. Sharing your knowledge and experiences with peers can be a transformative step in your professional jour...
Empathy First 12 Days of Christmas, Day 8
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Welcome back to the 12 Days of Christmas: Museum Education Edition! In this episode, we explore the transformative power of human-centered design in creating museum programs that truly resonate with visitors. Whether you're designing for school groups, families, or adult learners, this approach puts people at the center, ensuring relevance, meaning, and engagement for all. Human centered design...
Original Ideas: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 7
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Welcome back to the 12 Days of Christmas: Museum Education Edition! Today’s episode dives into fostering creativity and originality in museum education programs, inspired by Adam Grant’s book, *Originals*. Listen to learn key insights about the innovative nature of museum education and how museum educators are the prime candidates for fostering originality and innovation! Discover how to create...
Systems Thinking: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 6
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Today’s episode dives into the transformative power of systems thinking and its application to the wicked problems we face in museum education. Learn how this innovative mindset can help you approach complex challenges with clarity, adaptability, and creativity. In this episode, you'll discover *what wicked problems are *how systems thinking can help you solve wicked problems *a real-world exam...
Program Refresh 12 Days of Christmas, Day 5
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In today’s episode, Rachel dives into the art of knowing when-and how-to refresh long-standing museum education programs. Whether it’s your department’s signature offering or a seasonal favorite, keeping programs relevant and engaging requires intentional reflection, strategic updates, and community input. Key Takeaways: Recognize the Need for a Refresh Use Data as a Guide, Not a Judgment Balan...
Museum Advocacy 12 Days of Christmas, Day 4
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of museum advocacy and policy in the United States. From the founding of the Smithsonian Institution in 1846 to the creation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in 1996, we'll unpacks key moments in the relationship between museums and federal policymaking. If you’re curious about the roots of museum policy and its implica...
12 Days of Christmas, Day 3 Words that Wow
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Welcome back to the Modern Museum Education Podcast! Today is Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition, a special holiday series packed with actionable tips to elevate your museum education programs. In this episode, we dive into the art of creating magnetic marketing copy that turns potential audiences into engaged participants. Find full show notes and a transcript at modern...
Fresh Ideas, 12 Days of Christmas Day 1
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We’re back with the second episode of the “12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition!” Today’s episode is all about rekindling your museum magic - breathing fresh life into program ideas, especially during quieter winter months. For full show notes and transcript, visit modernmuseumeducation.com/podcast/010
Beyond Glitter and Glue: 12 Days of Christmas
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Welcome to the first episode of the “12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition!” Key Quotes “To craft for craft's sake is your mother's museum education. And I said what I said.” “Every crafting activity that we design should be more than just a fun distraction. It should be a powerful storytelling tool that aligns seamlessly with our mission, and it should transform simple projects into im...
Ep 8 What If This Were Easy? Three Tips to Spring Clean Your Work
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Spring is in the air, and just like nature, it's time for us to grow and bloom! I've been on a journey, balancing PhD life with family changes, and let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. But, as the seasons change, so does my capacity to dive back into what I love most - supporting museum educators. Lately, I've been reflecting on how we can simplify our work, make it more joyful, and avoid bu...
Is That a Dragon? The Power of Optimal Certainty (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 5)
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In this episode of the MME podcast, we dive into the concept of optimal certainty and challenge the common mindset that our goal is to teach visitors something completely new. In between a story about a giant cardboard dragon and an analogy about dressing a mannequin, you’ll discover the importance of creating a learning environment that balances a visitor’s prior knowledge and experiences with...
Episode 6: How to Foster Peak Personal Museum Experiences
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In this episode of the MME podcast, we dive deeper into the concept of crafting valuable experiences in museums, focusing this time on the personal context of a visitor's museum journey. Building on previous discussions, we explore how museum exhibits and programs can create transformational experiences that deeply resonate with individuals. I’ll explain what “peak personal experiences” are and...
Episode 5: Self-Esteem and the Museum: Crafting Valuable Museum Experiences, Part 3
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In this episode, we pick up with the ideas presented in John Falk's book "The Value of Museums," and consider how museums and museum programming are uniquely positioned to tap into visitor's primal need for social interaction. Key takeaways include: - How our need to be successful in social situations is directly proportional to our self-esteem - How we perceive museum visits in relation to our...
Episode 4: Let's Get Physical (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 2)
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Episode 4: Let's Get Physical (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 2)
Episode 3: Museums are like Silly Bandz (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 1)
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Episode 3: Museums are like Silly Bandz (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 1)
Episode 1: Markers, Construction Paper, and Glitter Glue
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Episode 1: Markers, Construction Paper, and Glitter Glue