Museum Studies

Museum Studies Microcredential

Museums & Technology

Hands-on tools to engage museum audiences, and a practical instruction to AI for the work you do every day.

Reserve Your Seat

Register by Friday, October 30

Cost

$75 in person

Includes lunch and morning coffee

$50 live stream

Zoom links to presentations and breakout-room activities

Limited-time pricing while we pilot the program

When
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Where
Western Illinois University–Quad Cities
Moline, IL, and live on Zoom

Morning

Engaging Audiences with eAtlas Adventures

Discover how the eAtlas Adventures tour app creates interactive, self-guided experiences — then try it yourself.

  • Explore the app as visitor and creator
  • Create an adventure for your own institution
  • Learn digital interpretation best practices

Kelly Kniewel
Director of Partnerships, eAtlas! Adventures to Go

Afternoon

AI Literacy

Learn how AI systems work, weigh the ethical questions they raise, and discover how AI tools might support your work.

  • Practice with hands-on examples with AI tools
  • Examine ethics, bias, and responsible use
  • Share ideas for using AI in your work

Wilson M. Rojas
Assistant Director for Emerging and Innovative Technologies, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Northern Iowa

Questions? Contact Heidi Lung at hk-lung@wiu.edu

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, IM21MP-260160-OMS-26.