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Modern Museum Education
by Rachel E Gibson
Join Rachel, a resource expert for museum educators, who are stretched thin, but long to fall in love with their world-changing work. In this podcast, she explores the value of museum learning, dives into the latest industry recommendations, and shares tips and tricks from the field! Part conference session and part coffee shop chat, these episodes will inspire you to reclaim your professional creativity and emotional energy! We’re so glad you’re here.
Episodes
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Episode 26: Navigating the Hidden Leadership Role of Museum Educators (Even When You're a Team of One)
Are you a team of one carrying the weight of an entire education department on your own? In this episode of the Modern Museum Education Podcast, we are diving into the hidden leadership role of museum educators and how to balance frontline chaos with strategic responsibilities. It doesn't matter…
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Episode 25: How to Transition from Museum Educator to Strategic Museum Leader
When I transitioned from a frontline educator to an education director in 2016, I quickly realized that being a great educator and being a strategic leader are completely different skill sets. In this episode of the Modern Museum Education Podcast, I am sharing the essential frameworks you need…
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Episode 24: Using Game Mechanics to Increase Museum Engagement
Ready to transform your gallery space from a quiet viewing room into a dynamic learning environment? In this episode, we explore how to use game mechanics to increase museum engagement and unpack why playful learning belongs in every institution—even when tackling tough subjects. We discuss the...
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Episode 23: Is Play in Museums OK?
Is play in museums ok, or is it a complete distraction from serious learning? In this episode of the Modern Museum Education Podcast, we tackle the deep tension many museum educators feel when incorporating play into their programming. It’s easy to doubt your work when colleagues or the public...
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Episode 22: How to Design Museum Programs for Kids and Adults
Have you ever watched families in your museum and noticed that one person is totally engaged while someone else is completely checked out? In this episode of the Modern Museum Education Podcast, we’re breaking down exactly how to design museum programs that work for kids and adults at the same...
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Episode 21: How to Foster Family Engagement in Museums
Ever wonder why families actually walk through your museum’s doors? In this episode of the Modern Museum Education Podcast, I dive into the core frameworks of how to foster family engagement in museums. By understanding that parents and caregivers use museums to excel in their roles as parents,...
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Episode 20: This Work Matters - 12 Days of Christmas, Day 12
"Now more than ever, the world needs the truth, creativity, and inspiration that museums provide." We're wrapping up the 12 Days of Christmas: Museum Education Edition with a heartfelt reflection on the importance of museum education. In this final episode of 2024, I share my gratitude for the...
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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...
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Volunteer Recognition: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 10
"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...
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Show and Tell: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 9
“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....
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Empathy First: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 8
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...
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Original Ideas: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 7
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...
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Episode 14: Systems Thinking - 12 Days of Christmas, Day 6
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...
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Program Refresh: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 5
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...
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Museum Advocacy: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 4
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...
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Words that Wow: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 3
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...
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Fresh Ideas: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 2
Welcome to day two 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. Key Takeaways: Embrace your inner explorer by wandering your galleries....
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Beyond Glitter and Glue: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 1
Welcome to the first episode of the “12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition!” Let’s dive into a vital topic: moving beyond “crafting for craft’s sake” in museum programming. Key Quotes “To craft for craft's sake is your mother's museum education. And I said what I said.” “Every crafting...
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What If It Was Easy? 3 Tips to Spring Clean Your Work
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...
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Is That a Dragon: The Power of Optimal Certainty (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 5)
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…
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Ellis Island and Teddy Bears: Finding What’s Personal in a Museum (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 4)
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...
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Self-Esteem and the Museum (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 3)
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...
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Let’s Get Physical (Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 2)
As educators, we often focus on visitors’ intellectual experiences, but the physical context of a person’s experience in our museums is the starting point of their learning journey. In this episode, we consider the number thing we must do in order to convince a visitor to take an intellectual…
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Museums are like Silly Bandz: Crafting Valuable Experiences, Part 1
If experiences are the mainstay of museum education, how can we be sure we are crafting valuable ones for our visitors? This episode kicks off a multi-part series diving into some of the latest research into what makes a museum visit worth a person's time. Key takeaways include: Value is…
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Information Without Struggle - A Look at the History of Museum Education
What I learned about the history of museum education blew my mind and helped me think more broadly about the work all museum professionals do. In this episode, you'll learn when education first became a focus in museums and who the "Father of Museum Education" was. If you're like me, this...
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Episode 01: Why Museum Education Matters - Markers, Construction Paper, and Glitter Glue
Welcome to the debut episode of the Modern Museum Education podcast! In this episode, we tackle why museum education often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to funding and resources, and why our field is frequently misunderstood as "childish" just because we primarily work with...
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Join Rachel, a resource expert for museum educators, who are stretched thin, but long to fall in love with their world-changing work. In this podcast, she explores the value of museum learning, dives into the latest industry recommendations, and shares tips and tricks from the field! Part conference session and part coffee shop chat, these episodes will inspire you to reclaim your professional creativity and emotional energy! We’re so glad you’re here.
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Rachel E Gibson
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