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Spokes is the monthly magazine of Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums. Hear the latest news from European science engagement, go further with in-depth features and make the most of the good reads, events and opportunities shared by Ecsite members.

Spokes magazine #27, November 2023

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The Mariano Gago Ecsite Awards celebrate the innovative and impactful work of Ecsite community members. As we countdown to the 2024 Mariano Gago Ecsite Awards, this series aims to shed a light on some of the Highly Commended projects and exhibitions submitted for the 2023 Awards.

 
Practical guide or toolkit
Report for European Museums to help on digitalisation

This first part of the DOORS project Sparkle report seeks to allow small and medium-sized museums across Europe to steer the direction of the sector's digital transformation.

We want to reduce the digitalisation gap by creating the space for small institutions to voice their needs and offering them access to knowledge, resources, expertise, and an incubation programme.

Category:
Education & learning, EU and governance
Keywords:
museums, guidelines for museums, digital training, Digital transformation, european projects museums
 
Practical guide or toolkit
DOORS Sparkle Report II for museums

The second part of the DOORS Sparkles Report looks into the ingredients for healthier partnerships, the possibilities and challenges of collaborative processes, and the prerequisites for the (re)development of business and revenue models within the museum sector through inspiring stories of institutional creativity, courage, and vulnerability.

Category:
Education & learning, EU and governance
Keywords:
museums, guidelines for museums, digital training, Digital transformation, european projects museums
 
Practical guide or toolkit
Tool for museums to assess the digital maturity

The DOORS consortium developed a specific tool to help museums understand the digital maturity levels of their organization. This tool, called the Self-Reflection Tool for Museums, is shaped like an engaging card deck.

The card deck facilitates a collective self-reflection exercise in which everyone within the museum is invited to participate. Each card includes a question that encourages an in-depth reflection on the status quo and potential enablers and blockers as a first step toward formulating more sustainable digital strategies.

Category:
Education & learning, EU and governance
Keywords:
museums, tool, card game, reflective practice, european project