Re: [MCN-L] Apply by June 20, 2018 COMPASS conference on location aware mobile for museums
Hi all I'm totally biased*, but this is going to great. Plus there's support for those without the means to attend such conferences. I really encourage those that can make it to attend. Cheers, Keir *I'm part of the advisory committee. Keir Winesmith Head of Web and Digital Platforms San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Tickets available at SFMOMA.org 415.357.2871 kwinesm...@sfmoma.org 151 Third Street | San Francisco, CA 94103 This message, together with any and all attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the original sender by email and delete the message, along with any attachments. -Original Message- From: mcn-lOn Behalf Of Claire Pillsbury Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:43 AM To: mcn-l@mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] Apply by June 20, 2018 COMPASS conference on location aware mobile for museums Dear All, With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Conference on Mobile Position Awareness Systems and Solutions (COMPASS) will bring together museum staff, visitor researchers, STEM informal learning specialists, mobile location tech developers, cyberlearning scientists and others to assess what has been done, where we are currently, what lies ahead in the technology, and what the possibilities and future interpretive/experiential goals are for museum location apps. The two day conference will take place at the Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA on September 6 & 7 this Fall. Apply to attend this conference which will be an opportunity to learn, debate, exchange experiences, and discuss how to advance research and practice in the use of location aware mobile apps in museums. Our webpage has been updated with many of our confirmed speakers which include Aaron Cope, Yvonne Rogers, Seb Chan, Theano Moussouri, Dave Patten and more. www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/compass A link to apply is at the top of the page. Please apply by the deadline of June 20th. Feel free to share and pass this along to colleagues who may be interested. Thanks! Claire -- Claire Pillsbury Program Director 415-528-4825 Exploratorium Piers 15/17 San Francisco, CA 94111 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] JOB: Backend Developer at U.S. National Archives
IT Specialist (Backend Developer) National Archives GS-13 Duty station may be in College Park, MD or a Long Distance Telework location negotiable after selection. This position is located within the Office of Innovation (V), Digital Engagement Division (VE), Web and Social Media Branch (VES). The Office of Innovation is responsible for the Digital Strategy efforts, including the National Archives Catalog and online access and engagement efforts. This position serves as an Information Technology Specialist (Backend Developer), providing expert level technical support for web operations and platform (Drupal) development for the agency's websites, including Archives.gov. JD10214391GHD - Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/500472500 JD10214392GHM - Government-wide: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/500473100 Apply by 6/14/18. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Job Posting: Digital educator at AMNH in NYC
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City is one of the premier science, research and cultural institutions in the country. The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a part-time Youth Initiatives Digital Educator to co-teach science courses for New York City youth in on-site museum programs. Courses are for middle school and high school aged children, and can take many different formats, including a 12-hour Friday afternoon course, a 24-hour after-school research course that meets twice a week and is co-taught with a scientist, a 30-hour middle school institute that runs in the summer and over vacation breaks, and numerous different courses that run on weekends. The Digital Educator will also be responsible for reviewing curriculum in advance of classes, maintaining and growing our digital resources (e.g., computers, mobile devices, 3D printers, AR/VR devices), as well as recommending emerging technology with educational potential. This also includes working collaboratively with Youth Initiatives staff to troubleshoot issues reported by faculty and students. The Digital Educator will also collaborate with and coach the faculty in the use of instructional technologies to promote teaching and learning. Candidates will be asked to learn how to work with 3D printing, GIS, and possibly Skyrim and Sculptris. The candidate must be able to learn and co-teach courses in a manner that aligns with the Museum's student-centered pedagogical approach that strives to engage and excite youth through museum-based, hands-on, interactive learning. Candidates must be available to work select Saturdays and Sundays, and when working on weekdays, be available to teach until 6:30pm. The Educator will report directly to and will be supervised by the Senior Manager of Curriculum and Teaching. https://pa495.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/PrinterFriendlyJobDetails_css.jsp -m@.. Matthew Tarr - Director, Digital Architect 212.496.3626 | American Museum of Natural History | mt...@amnh.org All information in this email and any attached documents are confidential and proprietary © AMNH ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Apply by June 20, 2018 COMPASS conference on location aware mobile for museums
Dear All, With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Conference on Mobile Position Awareness Systems and Solutions (COMPASS) will bring together museum staff, visitor researchers, STEM informal learning specialists, mobile location tech developers, cyberlearning scientists and others to assess what has been done, where we are currently, what lies ahead in the technology, and what the possibilities and future interpretive/experiential goals are for museum location apps. The two day conference will take place at the Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA on September 6 & 7 this Fall. Apply to attend this conference which will be an opportunity to learn, debate, exchange experiences, and discuss how to advance research and practice in the use of location aware mobile apps in museums. Our webpage has been updated with many of our confirmed speakers which include Aaron Cope, Yvonne Rogers, Seb Chan, Theano Moussouri, Dave Patten and more. www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/compass A link to apply is at the top of the page. Please apply by the deadline of June 20th. Feel free to share and pass this along to colleagues who may be interested. Thanks! Claire -- Claire Pillsbury Program Director 415-528-4825 Exploratorium Piers 15/17 San Francisco, CA 94111 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/