Hi folks,
Would anyone be interested in putting together a session on innovative and current professional development opportunities for museum educators? Is your museum doing something that seems to be working well for your staff? I'd love to put together a session thinking about how we support educators' professional learning. I am thinking of either a round table or a session:
Roundtables: These one-hour facilitated roundtable discussions allow attendees to connect with colleagues in-person through interactive programming designed to expand their networks. They will share challenges, successes, and new ideas while getting inspired to learn more. Facilitators will be knowledgeable in a topic area that aligns with one of the 2023 thematic tracks and is prepared to lead and guide roundtable conversations that insight thoughtful discussions. A facilitator may also ask participants to brainstorm in workgroups, collaborate on a project, or simply share stories. No slides will be used in CONNECT sessions. Handouts or other resources are preferred. There is a limit of 4 facilitators for this format.
Sessions: These traditional one-hour sessions include professional development, learning, and conversations based on the four 2023 tracks. Presentations may include storytelling, workgroups, panels, or standard instruction. Attendees should leave inspired and challenged to amplify the impact they have on their communities. These sessions generally include a slide presentation with optional handouts and resources. There is a limit of 6 presenters for this format.
If you're interested, please send me an email,
megan.ennes@ufl.edu.
Thanks!
Megan
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Megan Ennes PhD (she/her)
Assistant Curator of Museum Education
Florida Museum of Natural History - University of Florida
Gainesville FL
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