Workshop: Museum Education and the New Internet (Chicago, IL/US, 12 June 2009)

The Visitor's Virtual Voice:
Museum Education and the New Internet (Web 2.0)

A Workshop presented by the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) and Educators Committee (EdCom)

Friday, June 12, 2009
9:00 am-4:00 pm

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) will collaborate with the Committee on Education (EdCom)-Midwest Region to sponsor a workshop that explores museums' use of Web 2.0 to maximize educational opportunities and expand audiences. The day-long workshop, The Visitor's Virtual Voice: Museum Education and the New Internet, is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Learn how the tools and practices of Web 2.0 and social networking (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more) are currently transforming education technology in museums with their emphasis on user-generated content. This workshop will feature a tour of new AIC Ryan Education Center & Modern Wing galleries (which open May 16, 2009). Registration fees include access to the entire Art Institute, which will remain open on Friday until 9 pm.

Fees for the workshop are $50 for AMM or EdCom members and $60 for non-members. The registration fee includes morning refreshments. A registration form is available at the AMM Web site at www.midwestmuseums.org. For more information, contact Brian Bray, AMM Executive Director, at 314-746-4557 or at bbray@midwestmuseums.org. For more information about the Art Institute, visit www.artinstituteofchicago.org.

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