Reissman, Rose (Feb 09). Museums in the Classroom. Learning and Leading with Technology, 36, Retrieved 2/10/09, from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/200902/
This week's article inspired thinking around how the internet could be used in classrooms for kids to explore museums online. Whether students are physically taking a field trip to a specific museum or exploring the online versions of museums too far to travel, using the internet to explore them opens a world of interactive activities and knowledge for all to share. This article provides several links to online resources helpful to both students, teachers, and parents. These links include a list of museums all around the world, teacher references for planning and classroom exhibit ideas, and help with how to incorporate the concept of museums into the curriculum. It is wonderful that museums all around the world have created such great websites for the public to explore. Museums hold so many stories and we can't possibly get to them all. It is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to students and others who are interested in learning but may not be physically able to experience the museums in person.
Question 1: In planning for a lesson on Art History, how could a teacher encourage the student's to utilize these online resources?
Answer 1: This would be a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the various Art History Museums world wide on the internet. Students could explore different online exhibits right from the classroom while also strengthening their use of technology and online research abilities. It is also a great opportunity for students to share this knowledge with their families if they have access to a computer and the internet at home. A teacher could encourage the students to create an exhibit of their own either online or with art supplies, depending on the age group, or write up what they learned.
Question 2: How could this technology have changed my experience while in school?
Answer 2: If this technology was available to me while in elementary school it would have opened the door to a different way of learning, more creative exploration and new knowledge. It would have nicely balanced the use of text books against real life examples and artifacts. Any school has limited access to museums due to location and funding and these types of online resources give access to everyone. I think it is a wonderful opportunity and really spreads knowledge far.
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