[BCMA] OMA Colloquium on Learning in Museums

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OMA Colloquium on Learning in Museums X Call for Papers

Calling all museum educators and museum education enthusiasts! The Colloquium on Learning in Museums is back for its tenth iteration this fall in St. Catharines. This year's theme is accessibility.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
St. Catharines Museum, St. Catharines, ON

Have you been doing interesting work or research in museum learning? 
How have you improved accessibility in your programming? How has it affected learning in your museum?
What have your successes and challenges been?

Submit a proposal to present on topics such as:

Increasing accessibility to improve learning
Public or outreach programs	
Effective audience research you have conducted
Programming with community partners	
Unique exhibits you have developed
How you are working with the Ontario Curriculum 	
Innovative programming you have implemented
Adult education	
Community consultations you have been involved in

Proposals related to the theme of accessibility are particularly encouraged, but submissions on all topics will be considered.

Proposal deadline is Monday, June 18, 2012

Download the call for papers at the OMA website, www.museumsontario.com, under "Events" and "Colloquium on Learning in Museums X".

If you have questions, contact Mary Collier, Professional Development Program Manager at pd at museumsontario.com, 416-348-8672, or toll free in Ontario, 1-866-OMA-8672.