Working toward a smarter Smithsonian: December programming from the Staff Learning Series
Kick off the holiday season with some festive* December programming from the Staff Learning Series, presented by the National Museum of American History. This discussion series features leaders in the arts, sciences, business, and media who offer insights into the latest research, cultural, and lifestyle trends to help us better engage our audiences, wherever they may be.
* Well, maybe not particularly festive, but certainly informative.
Check the archives for past topics and watch out for announcements of upcoming talks. We hope you’ll join the conversation.
Wednesday, December 4, 2:00 p.m.
What is Babbel? A Discussion of Online Language Learning
Join us on Wednesday, December 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. EST (Zoom), for a conversation with Maren Pauli, the Head of Business-to-Business Didactics at Babbel, to hear about online language learning, focusing on Spanish.
What is Babbel? According to their website, “Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology.” Learn more about Babbel at https://my.babbel.com/dashboard?ref=navbar
Zoom link:
https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/81429601481?pwd=s6id3LbDv66gwc91Zq6jAXqsrQZHsS.1
Meeting ID: 814 2960 1481
Passcode: 130383
About the Speaker
Maren Pauli is a linguistics expert focusing on language acquisition and creolization. Her career as a teacher and journalist in Germany and Japan enriched her understanding of communication and education. Joining Babbel in 2011, she now leads the B2B Didactics Team, providing tailored language learning solutions to business clients. Maren and her team specialize in creating custom blended learning experiences and industry-specific learning plans, ensuring each program meets unique client needs. More about Maren Pauli:
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/contributors/maren-pauli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maren-pauli-922824a0/
Wednesday, December 11, 3:00 p.m. (Note time change.)
America’s 250th Anniversary Plans at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Join us on Wednesday, December 11, at 3 p.m. (Zoom) for a conversation with Allison Wickens, the Vice President of Education at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, on their 2026 planning, the reopening of their George Washington exhibition, programming, and more. Learn more: https://www.mountvernon.org/250
Zoom link:
https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/82026949728?pwd=cFnOGIEBXxbHscbZKEyKKdNgSNMLtW.1
Meeting ID: 820 2694 9728
Passcode: 968323
About the Speaker
Allison Wickens leads the Education and Guest Services division at George Washington’s Mount Vernon and oversees the history and civic learning goals for the institution’s onsite, offsite, and digital outreach programs. She is the executive lead for the George Washington’s Biography Exhibition opening in 2026. She advises the staff and leadership about trends and research in education and learning at museums, historic sites, and schools. Her writings on these subjects are available in the Journal of Museum Education, The Inclusive Historians Handbook, and in the book Bringing Teachers to the History Museum. Before arriving at Mount Vernon, she worked for over 15 years at the Smithsonian Institution, including 7 years as the Director of Education and Visitor Services at the National Postal Museum. She received an M.A. in History and a certificate in Museum Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder and a B.A. in history from Grinnell College.
Please note that the Staff Learning Series is recorded with closed captioning, and the opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the Smithsonian’s views, opinions, or interpretations.
For more information on this series, contact Adam Rozan, National Museum of American History, at RozanAR@si.edu
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Posted: 27 November 2024
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