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2021 Museum Studies International Symposium, Discussion Group open call for proposals
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Posted by: Held virtually via Zoom [host: South Dakota State University]
Deadline: Fri, August 27th, 2021
2021 MUSEUM STUDIES INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Virtual Dialogue. Museum Academics and Professionals on Challenges and Opportunities in the Post-COVID World
CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Discussion Group Teaching Museum Studies during Covid: Transformative Educational Experiences between the Museum and the Virtual Classroom
Abstract. In Spring 2020, the Covid pandemic forced Universities to suddenly switch online. This discussion group is seeking to attract faculty members, museum professionals, and students, who have been or are currently involved in finding alternative and adaptive ways to learn throughout this pandemic. Each presenter can briefly show one assignment. How was the in-person activity originally designed? How has that activity been quickly redesigned to respond to the sudden switch to remote learning? What has been learned through the process? Applicants for inclusion in this discussion group can include individuals or small groups: for instance, a faculty member pairing up with a museum professional, or a course instructor with a couple of students who agreed to share their perspectives. The overarching goal of this discussion group is to explore different paths towards transformative pedagogical strategies in the Museum Studies’ virtual classroom. Non-inclusive examples: adapting the visitor experience into a pedagogical assignment specially designed for students; modifications of an existing class project to make it more suitable to the online environment. We are seeking to celebrate individual and collaborative resourcefulness that enables Museum Studies undergraduate and graduate programs to thrive within chaos and build their resilience.
For questions and to request the submission information, please contact Leda.Cempellin@sdstate.edu
Submissions are due by Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 or earlier.
Posted on Fri, July 30th, 2021
Expires on Fri, August 27th, 2021
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