I completely agree with Bridget about the need to innovate – as a working parent of two teenagers there is no chance of getting them to do voluntary worksheets – but if there was a way they could do something online with a group of other people – such as an challenge it could work. The reality of me spending hours pouring over work books with them is minimal ... basically I am bad at the parenting malarkey and I have a business to run!
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From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bridget McKenzie
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Subject: Re: Corona Online learning
Hello
As Gemma says, there's some discussion starting about this on the Learning in Museums and Galleries Facebook group (1000 + members). You're welcome to join this group if not already, and are in Facebook. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5495064282
Reaching families is the key consideration - if we're going to some effort to create resources and try new services at what is quite a stressful time. I'm thinking teachers are going to be the main conduits, sending resources and tasks to parents/students e.g. via school websites and VLEs. A few families might seek it out themselves, but their default options will be their favourite online games, creative apps and streaming services. The parents most likely to be reached directly by museums are the thousands of existing home educators who rely on daily outings to libraries, museums, clubs and events who might be looking for more online material.
Thinking about what families will be most missing, it will be play and connection with other kids. They'll probably be quickly bored of homework-style study provided by schools (or tutors) so museums and arts organisations can fill that gap. In this emergency, how can museums really innovate in meeting these needs?
Hi everyone,
We’re thinking about how we might be able to support families educating from home if/when schools start to close.
We’re curious to know what options other museums are considering… particularly those that don’t currently offer online learning/ video conferencing etc. as we’d be starting this from scratch.
Thanks and take care!
Lucy
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