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The Standing Professional Committee on Education (EdCom) advances the purpose of museums as places of lifelong learning, serves as an advocate for diverse audiences and educators, and promotes professional standards and excellence in the practice of museum education.
The Annual EdCom Board Election is coming up soon! The ballot is contested, and is not just a slate, so your participation is very important. Before you receive your ballot on March 10, we ask that you review the personal statements for each candidate for the seven positions. Click here to read the candidate statements.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: AAM Technology, Interpretation, and Education 2010
Click here for proposal guidelines.
AAM Web Conference June 23 – 24, 2010
Presented in partnership with the AAM Committee on Education (EdCom), the AAM Media and Technology Committee (M&T) and LearningTimes
Get Involved Are you developing new exhibitions, interpretive programs, or public spaces that involve technology? Do you have a technology success story you’re eager to tell or a project failure you’re willing to share? Contribute your skills and experience by presenting a virtual session during AAM Technology, Interpretation, and Education 2010 (TIE 2010), June 23 – 24. TIE 2010 is a two-day, multi-session online conference that provides an interactive forum for museum professionals at all levels to explore current technology trends and practices in museum education, interpretation, exhibition, public programs, and outreach. Participants will engage with technologists, education/interpretation specialists, and other expert practitioners to examine technology and new media projects that support the interpretation of collections and enhance learning experiences.
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Join EdCom at the AAM Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA! Check out events here!
Showcase your museum's educational materials through Read the Fine Print! Click here for the application!
Help EdCom get involved in social media! Click here to take the survey!
The December 2009 Newsletter is here! Read it now!
Check out an essential reading for museum educators. View it here!
Museum Advocacy Day 2010. See the "Message from the Chair" page under "About EdCom" for more information.
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