Multimedia Forum

This research examines how museum educational programming can adhere to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in order to facilitate schools’ visits to museums. Methodology includes interviews with education professionals and analysis of scholarly articles, case studies, and books. Also discussed are the standard’s principal goals and implications, and evaluate how they impact museum educational programming.

As museums adjust to ever-changing economic realities it is essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve in regard to understanding and analyzing budgets and finances. How can you recognize the warning signs that your organization may be headed for trouble? What do directors, development professionals, and managers need to know about finance in order to steer clear of danger and maintain a healthy operation? This interactive session addresses these questions with specific tools of the trade.

This session addresses the importance of creating new relationships and patterns of visitation and support for museums, applicable to any targeted constituency. Speakers share stories of bringing diverse visitors together for cross-cultural dialogue. Their strategies for engaging the Latino community can serve as guidelines for incorporating diversity into strategic planning, professional development, communication tools, and public programs.

Smart phones, tablets, and the Internet have become essential technologies. The rise in their use provides new opportunities for museums to engage visitors. Join this session to understand the what and why of mobile trends and how organizations like the Balboa Park Online Collaborative and the Japanese Friendship Garden have leveraged technology to connect their audiences to their collections and mission.

You are probably familiar with the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) for physical accessibility in your institution. But how do you bring exhibits alive to create inclusive experiences that meet the needs of visitors with a wide range of cognitive and sensory differences?