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Augmented Reality and Social Good: The Art of Creating Meaningful AR

Connection Cafe

Imagine asking a question and being able to experience the answer in 3D or, using augmented reality to let an archaeology student participate in a dig in the classroom. Lastly, being able to use our bodies and minds in new ways stimulates innovation. AR is a powerful tool for interactive learning. Don’t miss out on bbcon 2017.

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Feelings and Participation

Museum 2.0

Me with a friend As I keep saying, I’ve been to a few museums of late. In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. Our visitors often see museums as a genre, not unlike hospitals or libraries. But, while adjacent, museums differ from formal classrooms in numerous ways.

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The Art of Relevance Sneak Peek: Part Ex-Con, Part Farmer, Part Queen

Museum 2.0

For the last time this summer, I'm sharing a chapter from my new book The Art of Relevance to celebrate its release. Today, there are thirty kids fidgeting in a classroom, talking to their friends, messing with their phones. He answers the question on every teen’s mind: “what do I get if I participate in this program?”

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Mobile Fundraising: A Complete Overview — Pt. 2 of 3

NonProfit Hub

Mobile makes it easy to mobilize donors at a moment’s notice, and it’s also much easier to inspire people to give on their mobile devices when there’s a specific goal in mind. #5. Arts and culture. Many of the arts and culture events that happen in your community have been funded primarily by donations. Capture new information.

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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Anything people might want to learn, from hands-on activities such as painting to more classroom-type settings such as Spanish lessons. Participants may improve their painting abilities, try their hand at some knitting, or do whatever other sort of art they like without having to leave the comfort of their own home. 5) Online classes.

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Guest Post: Nell Taylor on the Chicago Underground Library

Museum 2.0

Never mind your work experience, what do you really want to be doing that the library can help you accomplish? In order for physical media to remain relevant, institutions like libraries and museums have to start looking at the inclusive and collaborative community-building models present in digital media culture.

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How False Conviction Could Help Science Centers Be More Human

Museum 2.0

For a long time, I’ve admired their ambitious work, from exhibitions on complex topics like network science to integration of contemporary art into their galleries to incredible dedication to advancing the careers of diverse youth in Queens. Then again, the New York Hall of Science isn’t just any science center. So we had the key players.

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