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This course provides a strong mix of conceptual theory and practical application to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Do I get a certificate after completing SmithsonianX: The Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Interrogating the Stories We Tell?

Yes, a certificate of completion is included, which you can add to your professional profile or resume to showcase your newly acquired skills.

Art & Culture

SmithsonianX: The Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Interrogating the Stories We Tell

Name: SmithsonianX: The Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Interrogating the Stories We Tell
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Educators from six Smithsonian museums will dive deeply into the objects in their collections to interrogate the stories we know and tell our students. They will explore connections among their collections and model teaching strategies that participants can implement with their students.

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Course Insight

Suitable for beginner learners. This course serves as an entry point into Art & Culture, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.

Beginner FriendlyCertification IncludedSelf-Paced Learning

SKILLS TO
MASTER

Art & Culture Basics

Fundamental principles and concepts

Practical Application

Real-world project implementation

Best Practices

Industry standard workflows and guidelines

Problem Solving

Core Concepts

Implementation

Workflow Integration

Optimization

Careers:Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Art & Culture.

Quick Facts

14 weeks

Beginner

Online Course

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What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll discover how museum objects and works of art can broaden our perspectives, reveal silenced stories, and make relevant connections to our world today. Museum educators will explore connections among their collections and model teaching strategies that participants can implement with their students, whether online or in the classroom.

Teachers, join six Smithsonian museums for 14-weeks of teacher professional development from home. We’ll introduce the Smithsonian Learning Lab, a free, online platform for accessing digital museum resources and creating interactive learning experiences with them. Participants will discover how to teach with museum resources to engage students in deeper thinking and support content learning across disciplines.

Over the duration of the course, you will reflect on what you have learned and workshop ideas to create a learning experience for your classroom.

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Outcomes

Gain expertise from educators from multiple Smithsonian museums through recorded video sessions.
Reflect and share ideas with a community of educators via discussion forums.
Explore inquiry-based strategies for integrating museum objects and works of art into your teaching, whether in the classroom or online.
Learn to use a variety of educational technology tools, including the Smithsonian Learning Lab, to curate digital resource collections and share lesson ideas.

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