Magic STEAM Train Project receives 2020 GLAMi Award

2020/04/16

National Palace Museum’s Magic STEAM Train project has been chosen as winner of a 2020 GLAMi Award, spotlighting the institution’s innovative approach to educating Taiwan’s youth about the country’s cultural heritage.
 
 The project was awarded first place in the education program category for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching local students about the ancient artifact and artwork collections at NPM. Combining elements of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, Magic STEAM Train has traveled to more than 70 elementary, middle and high schools in remote areas since the project was launched in 2018.
 
 Through a curriculum incorporating drones, programming, 3D printing, laser cutting, 360-degree virtual reality and digital game-based learning models, the program aims at fostering creativity and problem-solving skills while bestowing hands-on experience with a range of technologies. NPM is the first institution of its kind to adopt this forward-thinking approach to art education in Taiwan.
 
 First held in 1997, the GLAMi Awards recognize trailblazing projects from gallery, library, archive and museum institutions across the globe. They are selected and presented by U.S.-based Museums and the Web LLC, an organization hosting web conferences for more than 800 professionals coming from over 40 countries each year.

Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)