Museum Buzz

Emily Kotecki

Unpacking the latest innovations in museum learning through conversation and games with innovators at the top of their field.

  1. 26 oct

    Adaptability, Inclusion, and the Next Chapter of Museum Education

    What does it take to lead a professional learning organization during a time of seismic, sector-wide change ? In this season finale of Museum Buzz, host Emily Kotecki sits down with Rachel Tranter, Director of the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) . Recorded as a post-conference reflection following GEM's annual gathering at Bletchley Park, Rachel shares her guiding philosophy on inclusive leadership, building capacity for educators across cultural organizations of all shapes and sizes, and why GEM intentionally added a question mark to their conference theme, Learning is Digital? This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Group for Education in Museums (GEM). Learn more about professional learning opportunities and membership through GEM: https://gem.org.uk/

  2. 19 oct

    At the Intersection of Digital Learning and Mathematics

    Maths communicator and museum learning consultant Thomas Briggs touches on two distinct areas in museum education: digital technology and mathematics. And while they may seem unrelated, Briggs says that incorporating digital and uncovering the math story in every collection begins with the same questions: "what's the story that we want to tell? What is the interesting, intriguing thing that we think people would benefit from knowing for some reason that we don't tell yet?" This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) at their annual conference in Bletchley Park, England where the theme was Learning is Digital? Learn more about professional learning opportunities through GEM.

  3. 12 oct

    Educators are at the Heart of Change

    Museum educators have long been at the heart of institutional change driving the shift toward more open, reflective, and audience-centered museums . Digital innovation is no different . In this episode, cultural producer Holiday Donaldson explores why learning professionals are a critical voice in creating meaningful digital experiences.  Holiday discusses why asking "the obivous" questions is an essential superpower for audience advocacy , and how creating space for low-stakes R&D allows educators to continue leading the way . This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) at their annual conference in Bletchley Park, England where the theme was Learning is Digital? Learn more about professional learning opportunities through GEM.

  4. 5 oct

    Finding Balance in Digital Learning

    Shannen Johnson, Engagement Manager at the Group for Education in Museums (GEM), explores how learning teams are wrestling with complex topics like AI and environmental sustainability, upskilling and burnout, all while emphasizing how educators can navigate these changes while remaining true to their institutions' missions, collection, and audiences. This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) at their annual conference in Bletchley Park, England where the theme was Learning is Digital? Learn more about professional learning opportunities through GEM: https://gem.org.uk/S

  5. 28 sep

    The Sleeping Giants of Digital Innovation

    Chris Unitt, founder of One Further, sits down to explore the realities of digital disruption, the value of fast, low-stakes prototyping, and the rise of "vibe coding." Most importantly, Chris breaks down why museum educators possess critical skill sets needed to be the true digital innovators of the cultural sector. This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) at their annual conference in Bletchley Park, England where the theme was Learning is Digital? Learn more about professional learning opportunities through GEM. Learn more about One Further.

  6. 21 abr

    A View From Sweden: What Record Digital Reach Really Means

    Aron Ambrosiani, curator of digital collections at the Swedish Museum of Architecture and Design and PhD candidate, takes one headline — "Swedish museums experience drop in visits, but record digital reach" — and unpacks what it really means. The numbers are big: 130% increase on Wikimedia platforms, 23% increase in website visits, and 10 % increase on Instagram. But Aron digs beneath the surface to ask the harder questions: what counts as a visit? What are we actually measuring? And does digital reach translate into something museums can act on? From the surprising ways museum collections come alive on Wikipedia to a student project that turns digital publishing into deep learning, this conversation challenges us to think more critically — and more creatively — about what digital engagement really means. Read the article here.

  7. 13 abr

    Digital as Catalyst: Designing for Surprise in Trusted Spaces

    Sarah Van Haastert, Global Director of Strategic Partnerships at AVI-SPL offers a beautifully layered take on digital learning in museums. As she puts it, digital learning is both "a drop and the ocean": a small spark of curiosity that surprises visitors in the gallery, and the vast infrastructure behind the scenes that makes it all possible. In a place where visitors come to be social, learn, and connect with stories, digital becomes a catalyst — delivering moments of delight that stay with people long after a visit. This conversation digs into what it really takes to make those moments happen, from the essential foundations to the magic of a visitors experience.  We also explore:  Sustainability and Infrastructure What Museums Mean When They Say "Personalization" Learning From Other Industries The Vendor Trust Gap

  8. 6 abr

    Magic in the Background: On Storytelling, Tech & Digital Engagement

    Chris Evans, founder of the design consulting firm Drummin Hands, designs in-gallery digital experiences across museums, national parks, and cultural institutions. With a background rooted in interpretation and storytelling, Chris believes the best technology is invisible. Or, as he puts it, the "magic happening in the background." He shares how he helps organizations of all sizes start with the story first, choose the right tools to tell it, and create digital moments that visitors can't get anywhere else.

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  • Creador
    Emily Kotecki
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodios
    42
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