Hello Jeffrey,

I agree with Valerie's post.  An on-line lesson plan cannot replace a
real museum visit.  There is something more enchanting and immediate
about the museum environment, the docent- or teacher-led tour,
accompanying activities, etc.  It's what Walter Benjamin called the
"aura" of the authentic.

We currently have six "Educator Resource Packets" on-line - with text,
images and activity suggestions.  Teachers often use these as
preparation before or follow-up after a Museum visit.  Naturally, one
can consider posting educational materials on-line as an opportunity to
build your long-distance audience - teachers in schools (or
home-schoolers) far away who can finally access your museum's
collection(s).

Best wishes, sincerely,
Jay Heuman
Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
342-3300 (telephone)   342-2376 (fax)

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        "Fine art is that in which
                          the hand,
                          the head
                    and the heart
                     Go together."

         John Ruskin, 1819-1900
      The Two Paths. Lecture ii.

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