Latest Innovative Ideas for Use in the Galleries

  • Technology–Uses and Potentials in 21st Century
  • Social Networks, Twitter, and Blogs: Maximizing Potential of Docent Websites

Peer Review

Writing in Galleries

  • Poetry
  • Short Stories
  • Journals

Challenges Presented by Audiences of 2011 and Beyond

  • Ever-Changing Culture and Implications for Touring
  • Plugged in/Multi Tasking Kids
  • Limited Attention/Hyperactivity/ADD/ADHD
  • Lack of Communication Skills - Oral and Written
  • Ennui - Boredom - Lack of Interest
  • At Risk Populations/Special Needs Populations
  • Seniors/Alzheimer Patients
  • The Novice Visitor

Outreach beyond the Walls of the Museum

Docenting: Profession or Pastime

Importance and Relevance of Art

Putting Works of Art into Context while Actively Looking

Current Ideas in Museum Education—Solutions that Work

  • How to Make Your Material Come Alive for the Visitor

Breakout Sessions: Dette Reh, Chair
Email: nds2011@slam.org
Subject line: Breakout

Thank you for your commitment to participate in the National Docent Symposium 2011. Your experience,expertise and willingness to share with others will make our symposium a success.