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Publication Date: 2015
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Engaging Students Online with the Smithsonian: A Case Study
Engelke, Lynn-Steven
Journal of Museum Education, v40 n2 p131-140 2015
In 2012, the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA) launched Smithsonian Quests, an online program for student self-directed learning that is recognized and rewarded with digital badges. This article examines the rationale, development, implementation, and outcomes of the Smithsonian Quests program, lessons learned along the way, and some implications for the future of museum education.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Museums, Independent Study, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Futures (of Society), Program Implementation, Outcomes of Education, Case Studies
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Language: English
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