Ruth B Kerr
engagement - interpretation - learning
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What I
can do
for you
Whether I'm delivering a workshop with a school, writing exhibition text, or leading reminiscence, engaging people is at the core of my work.
Engagement
Digital Comms & Social Media
I have managed Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts for museums, heritage sites, community projects, membership organisations and more. I have good experience of creating, editing and scheduling content for both social media and podcasts.
Talks, Trails, Activities
I can help you develop meaningful engagement with your collections and stories, whether it's through guided tours or walks, activity trails or sheets, or facilitated activity like handling opportunities.
Working in several lifelong learning roles has given me experience of drawing on a wide range of collections, from military vehicles to the natural world, in order to develop engaging activities and events.
Reminiscence
ReCollect is the name for my artefact-inspired reminiscence, when I take my reminiscence collection to care and community settings. I can deliver reminiscence using your collection, or using my own, in a range of settings.
Interpretation
Need an interpretive plan, or to refine your messages? Looking for interpretive text? Or someone to edit or polish text? Want help thinking about interactives? I can help.
I've been on project teams developing touring exhibitions and permanent displays for a variety of audiences. I've worked on lots of text and I've developed or produced many low-tech interactives, as well as working with bespoke interactive makers.
Because I'm especially interested in interpretive text, I've been a Text Emergency Service more than once when a team was short-staffed or up against tight deadlines.
I've lectured on interpretation for postgraduate heritage students at Winchester and Bournemouth Universities.
Learning
I can develop discovery learning opportunities for any of your audiences, from pre-school to older learners. Whether you're looking for self-led learning or facilitated sessions, I can work with or for you to develop them.
Working with natural heritage, delivering Forest School, and being a Farm Discovery Co-ordinator for the Country Trust are all extensions of the discovery learning and interpretation I have been involved in for my 20+ years in museums and heritage.
Find out what teachers have said about my work here.
Plus...
I have delivered training both as a colleague and an external trainer. Topics include Artefact-inspired Reminiscence, Family-Friendly Sites, Writing Good Text, Temporary Exhibitions on a Budget, Evaluation.
Read what individuals and organisations have said about my training here.
Evaluation has always been part and parcel of my work as an educator, and I can support sites looking at how to evaluate their work.
Presenting was a regular part of my work for a long time and I now offer talks to groups - find out more here.