Northern Journeys: Infrastructure Design

Publication Type  Conference Paper
Year of Publication  2004
Authors  Dickey, Terry; Topp, Roger
Conference Name  Museums and the Web 2004: Proceedings
Conference Start Date  March 31 - April
Publisher  Archives & Museum Informatics
Conference Location  Washington DC / Arlington VA, USA
Editor  David Bearman and Jennifer Trant
Keywords  museum; school; resource; art; teacher; classroom; infrastructure; library
Abstract  

This paper explores the successes of the UA Museum Northern Journeys Project, an on-line curriculum resource, at the end of Phase II (infrastructure) and the initiatives underway for Phase III (library database integration of museum object tours). Northern Journeys incorporates the interpretation of museum objects into classroom activities to support Alaskan and national content standards. Northern Journeys' intention is to teach about Alaska through the disciplines of art, culture, history, and science. Museum objects offer multiple perspectives for these disciplines and so encourage users to learn more about differing local values and traditions as they develop a sense of who they are within the community. For subjects such as Alaskan History, the Museum objects and their interpretations represent important examples of historical events, creating a visual textbook. Developed in partnership with elementary school teachers and produced with the aid of rural educators and cultural institutions, Northern Journeys embodies the practice of community curation.

URL  http://www.archimuse.com/mw2004/papers/topp/topp.html

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