Education & Engagement
Monthly Archive: December Educ
Minecraft and Museums together at the ROM
For over a year, the Learning Department has been hard at work on the development of a new approach to museum virtual visits: building an online experience using an adventure map in Minecraft to teach elementary students about Responsible Mining. We’re excited to announce that we have reached the pilot testing phase!
National Volunteer Week | Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Beayni
How can a museum volunteer change the way we view the world? This National Volunteer Week, we invite you to meet Rebecca Beayni, a volunteer in the Hands-on Biodiversity & Discovery Galleries, who was recognized for her contribution to the museum at the 2014 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
National Volunteer Week | Volunteer Spotlight: Helen Hatton
After one of her shifts at the Hands-on Biodiversity Gallery, ROM volunteer Helen Hatton said to her husband, “Honey, do you want to hear about the sex life of hissing cockroaches?” Her husband, whom Helen describes as “a delightful retired geek,” calmly replied, “Let’s have a drink first.”
He later observed that Helen and her colleagues at the ROM were all “a bit around the bend.” “He’s right,” Helen admits. “And that’s what I love!”
ROM Ideas: Ancient Cultures
Explore civilizations of the past with ROM Ancient Cultures, featured this Sunday, May 4th at ROM Ideas. Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll hear at ROM Ideas.
ROM Ideas: Contemporary Culture
On May 3rd, the Center of Contemporary Culture will join the Museum in unpacking their research initiatives. Check out this sneak peak of what you’ll hear at ROM Ideas
ROM Ideas: Fossils & Evolution
Join ROM Fossils & Evolution this Sunday May 4th as they unearth their discoveries, and highlight the treasures within our collections. Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll hear at ROM Ideas.
ROM Ideas: Biodiversity
This free two-day event (May 3rd & 4th) highlights the latest global discoveries and ongoing research within each of our eight Centres of Discovery, delivered in TED x-style 12-15 minute talks. Check out this sneak peak from the Center of Biodiversity.
National Volunteer Week: David Grafstein
National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014) ROM highlights DMV's David Grafstein.
When Objects Guide Our Pedagogy: An Introduction to Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a teaching method that allows learners to explore and examine objects that illustrate larger concepts.
Learning science through Hip Hop: Interview with Baba Brinkman
Baba Brinkman’s music draws on both the art of rap and, the relevance of natural selection today.
