Bailey, G., Baillargeon, T., & Barragree, C. (2009). Handbook on developing online curriculum materials for teachers: lessons from museum education partnerships . Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
This is an outstanding handbook that outlines the procedure for creating and implementing eMuseums. This books focus is on social studies but provides information that can be used by all museums and educators.
Bodilly, S. J. (2008). Revitalizing arts education through community-wide: coordination (illustrated edition ed.). Santa Monica: Rand Corporation.
This book outlines local art education initiatives and how they started and progressed. Looks into how strategies foster coordination between organizations in the community.
Crow, W. B., & Din, H. (2009). Unbound by place or time: museums and online learning. Washington, DC: Amer Assn Of Museums.
Looks into online learning environments and their potential impact on museum outreach and education. The authors provide case studies to give the reader a practical look at these programs.
Greenhill, E. (2007). Museums and learning in the 21st century (1 ed.). New York: Routledge.
Discuses the potential for profound learning opportunities that are available at many museums. It looks closely at a case study from England that quantifies learning outcomes from museum pedagogy.
Nosan, G. (2005). Museum education at art inst in Chicago. New York: Art Inst Of Chicago.
Looks at the past, present, and future of museum education and how it relates to the mission of the museum. The use of museum resources provides an in depth look into the conditions of museum education.
Pumpian, e. a. (2005). Challenging the classroom standard through museum-based education: school in the park (illustrated edition ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Offers many ideas that educators can put to use right away. Through experimental teaching strategies educators are providing students in San Diego with real life experiences by pulling them out of the classroom and integrating them into the community. The main areas students interact with are museums, the zoo, and the park.
Tallon, L., & Walker, K. (2008). Digital technologies and the museum experience: handheld guides and other media. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press.
Looks at studies from across the globe in relation to the use of mobile technologies and the museum experience. These technologies include cell phones, digital cameras and mp3 players. I am interested in how these technologies could be utilized in the secondary art class.
Villenueve, P. (2008). From periphery to center: art museum education in the 21st century. New York: Natl Art Education Assn.
Fascinating collection from 33 authors. The book looks closely at theory yet also presents outstanding models for museum education. A great guide for utilizing and understanding the function of museum education.
XANTHOUDAKI, M., Tickle, L., & Sekules, V. (2003). Researching visual arts education in museums and galleries: an international reader (landscapes: the arts, aesthetics, and education) (1 ed.). New York: Springer.
Collection of case studies from around the world that looks at the role museums play in education. This book promotes international co-operation and practice based research.
Zakaras, L., & Lowell, J. (2008). Cultivating demand for the arts: arts learning, arts engagement, and state arts policy. Santa Monica: Rand Corporation.
How art agencies affect education, state policy and arts engagement. This is the third report in a series that looks into these issues.
