InterActivity 2022 included six blocks of concurrent professional development sessions. Click the links below to navigate to a particular time block to find a session and download presentations and other session materials. Please note, this page will continue to be updated. For session descriptions and presenters, see the Final Program.
Planning for the Long Game: The Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
Presentation slides
interPLAY Project – What Supports Playful STEM Exhibit Engagement?
Presentation slides
Curating Cultural Empathy
Presentation slides
Executive Directorship – The Early Years
Photo, session in progress
Photo, flipchart/attendee votes, what is your favorite part of your work
Photo, flipchart/attendee votes, what one thing do you wish you knew before you took your job
Photo, flipchart/attendee votes, what are your board challenges
Photo, flipchart/attendee votes, do you ever feel isolated and what helps
Photo, flipchart/attendee votes, what technical question do you have
IMLS Grant Programs, National Initiatives, and Commitment to Children
Presentation slides to come
Museums and Communities Working to Build Back Better
Presentation slides
Resource list
Being Mentally Fit, Creative, Nimble, and Focused
Presentation slides
Most (Un)wanted worksheet
Research-Based Strategies for Cultivating Imagination in Family Learning Experiences
No session materials available at this time
Strategies for Evaluating Revenue Centers
Presentation slides
Event Proforma
Program Comparison Proforma
What’s the Big IDEA behind Universal Design?
Presentation slides
Universal design quiz and resources
Eight goals of universal design
Current Governance and Board Trends
Presentation slides
How to Design Successful Hands-On Activities for At-Home Learners
Presentation materials
Simple Interactions: Growing Positive Relational Practices within Museums, Part One
Presentation slides
Simple interactions tool
The Long Game Benefits of Creating Formal and Informal Education Partnerships
No session materials available at this time
Mistakes Were Made Returns!
Intro slides
Presentation slides
Adapting Evaluation Tools to Meet Your Changing Needs
Presentation slides
Worksheet
Love for the Long Game: Development Speed Dating
Sample document, corporate sponsorship conversation starters
Sample document, corporate letter of commitment
Sample document, sponsorship recognition policies
Sample document, capital campaign sponsorship level
Sample document, program sponsorship form
Sample document, gala sponsorship form
Sample document, board member job description
Sample document, board member giving form
Problems with a Purpose: Evoking Empathy to Support STEM Learning
Presentation slides
Resource list
Prioritizing Equity: A DEAI Dialogue for All
Presentation slides
Leadership, Creativity, and Inspiring Change
No session materials available at this time
Simple Interactions: Growing Positive Relational Practices within Museums, Part Two
Presentation slides
Simple interactions tool
Wonder, Curiosity & Connection: Meaningful Learning Experiences with Objects-Based Programming
Presentation slides
Handout
Co-Curating, Co-Creating: Developing Sustaining Relationships through an Advisory Council
Presentation slides
Worksheet
Understanding Community Needs: Conducting Needs Assessments for your Museum
Presentation slides
Sample needs assessment
Sample needs assessment
Understanding the data
Playing the Long Game: Strategies for Growth and Agility During Times of Uncertainty
Presentation slides
Notes sheet
Sustainability in Building, Exhibits, and Design at Children’s Museums
Presentation slides
Handout cards
Innovative DEAI Approaches in Community Engagement with STEM and Beyond
No session materials available at this time
Curious about the CEO Role?
Session handout
Educating for Democracy: Our Kids Can Save Democracy, Right?
Presentation slides
Article, Cooperation Over Coercion: The Importance of Unsupervised Childhood Play for Democracy and Liberalism
Playful Partnerships with Public Media
No session materials available at this time
Creative Staff Re-Development to Survive a Crisis
Presentation slides
Beyond Benchmarking – A New Online Dashboard for Children’s Museums
Presentation slides
Control Your Destiny: Crisis Communication Planning
Presentation slides
Exhibits that Endure the Test of Time
Presentation slides
Handout (planning tips and questions)
Achievable Tactics for Improving Gender Equity and Other DEAI Goals
Resource list
Little Cli-Mates: Small Changes for a Big Difference
Presentation slides
Climate communications handout
Back to the Future: Future-Forward Intergenerational Exchanges in Museum Settings
Presentation slides
Intergenerational exchanges handout
Playing to Our Strengths: The Power of Intentional [Internal] Collaboration
Presentation slides
Worksheet
Re-Imagining the Adult Experience at a Children’s Museum, Part One
No session materials available at this time
Crafting Compelling Narratives for Fundraising
Activity handout
Managing Successful Museum Projects: Exhibits, Expansions, Renovations, and New Construction
Presentation slides
Capital project phases and terms
Capital project definitions
Role Play the Way: A New Direction of Imaginative Learning
Presentation slides
Presentation slides continued
Live action role play handout
Safety tools handout
The Village It Takes: Utilizing Community Expertise to Better Engage Audiences
Presentation slides
NISE Network working with STEM experts guide
Being Mentally Fit, Creative, Nimble, and Focused [repeat session]
Presentation slides
Most (un)wanted poster
Making Spaces: Museums Developing and Delivering Quality Maker-Center Professional Development
Presentation slides
Re-Imagining the Adult Experience at a Children’s Museum, Part Two
No session materials available at this time
