A webinar in partnership with the Association of Children's Museums, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, and UMIGO. Welcome Get to Know UMIGO!
Introductions Andy Ackerman – Executive Director, CMOM Maura Thompson – Director of Education, CMOM Ira Sockowitz – Director of Outreach, UMIGO Julia Bland – Executive Director, Louisiana Children’s Museum Alan Winnikoff – Owner, Sayles & Winnikoff Communications
What is UMIGO? U.S. Department of Education’s Ready To Learn initiative National scope of program Informal learning Math program CCSS 1 st and 2 nd grade aligned Developed by math and media experts Evidence based Best practices
You Make It Go UMIGO stands for yo UM ake I t GO Users are active participants One math concept per appisode 9 appisodes will be released through 2015 Interactive Media Off screen mediated activities for sites Parental Engagement take aways
Converged Media A single platform for delivering educational content Stories, music, and games seamlessly integrated Web browser delivery reaches the widest audience Device and operating system agnostic Lowers technological barriers and servicing Off screen supplemental activities Supports onscreen media Extends media to community sites and in-home use
Activities and At-Homes
Web tour
The UMIGO Partnership Content developed with informal learning partners Piloted at 6 Children’s Museums, 15 Libraries Ensured appropriate for drop-in settings Building national networks Children’s Museums a cornerstone Libraries Community- and Faith-based organizations Benefits of partnering National math / STEM program participation Anchor local networks and fundraising efforts
UMIGO Kiosks
You Make It Go Day Supplemental to being a partner in program Saturday, September 27, 2014 Numerous sites across the country Special event in Washington, DC Turnkey event Event toolkit of activities, giveaways and signage Templates for promotional activities Traditional and social media Local and national coverage Help from UMIGO’s PR firm Sayles & Winnikoff
Q&A Maura Thompson Ira Sockowitz Follow us on ©2014 UMIGO Inc. Sign up now to become a UMIGO Partner, or learn more about partnering and National You Make It Go Day: