Name
Beyond the Visit: Smithsonian Digital Tools (Online)
Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (EDT)
Description
Join Smithsonian staff from the Asian Pacific American Center, National Portrait Gallery, and Reckoning with Our Racial Past Initiative to explore three cutting-edge digital resources for the innovative classroom. Discover digital objects for real-world 3D exploration, online exhibits that surface local community stories, and thinking routines that expand historical narratives and foster dialogue — all making Smithsonian collections accessible beyond an in-person visit. Walk away with practical implementation strategies and insights from educators who have already brought these tools to life.
Speakers
Sahtiya Hosoda Hammell, National Portrait Gallery
Maureen O’Connor, Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Mia Cariello, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Maureen O’Connor, Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Mia Cariello, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 14 only)
Session Track
Placing History in Context
Grades
6-8, 9-12
Subject Areas
Social Studies, Visual Arts, Humanities
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff, Non-Profit Organizations in Education