Interested in joining the MCG Committee? Nominations are open until midday on Thursday November 6, 2014 – head to our call for MCG Committee members for more information.
Ivan Teage
Ivan manages the Digital Development team at the Natural History Museum, London, delivering key projects and introducing new technologies and processes to build digital strengths and capabilities.
Since making his first website in 1998, Ivan has worked in various digital and online roles covering web development, analysis, support and project management, and is currently studying an MSc in Technology Management.
His key areas of interest are making technology work in the interests of users, resolving problems, and setting up environments that can enable people to develop effective technology. Ivan also works as a qualified business coach and believes in broadening and sharing knowledge wherever possible through networks such as MCG.
Follow Ivan on twitter @ivanteage and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=17829109
Jessica Seuss
I am part of the small joint museums team at Oxford University Museums and lead on collaborative digital projects. I am currently working on the installation of public Wi-Fi across the museums and the development of new mobile resources for onsite museum visitors. I am also working on a major IT Infrastructure and Collections Digitisation funding project for the museums in collaboration with the Bodleian Library, and I am consulting for the Bodleian on the development of their Samsung Screens for the new Weston Library.
As another part of my role I have extensive experience of events organisation. I recently programmed the University Museums Group Conference 2014 on the theme of digital in university museums, and I sit of the committee for the Digital Humanities at Oxford Summer School. I recently managed the Ashmolean’s international conservation conference ‘Understanding Egyptian Collections’ as well as the Oxford University Museums Lightning Talks.
I have found MCG a valuable resource since taking up these responsibilities about 18 months ago and would love to get involved.
Rebecca Atkinson
I have worked as a journalist for more than 10 years, with the majority of my experience in editing online publications. I have worked at the MA as its online publications editor since 2010; my role is to edit Museum Practice, write features, news and reviews for Museums Journal and to programme a range of conferences and seminars on various different subjects. I take an active interest in digital developments in museums, and have previously organised a number of conferences on mobile technology; run the MA’s annual survey on mobile in museums; and written on the subject for both Museum Practice and Museums Journal. I also write the journal’s monthly digital reviews, which enables me to keep up to date with new websites and apps.
A growing part of my role at the MA is working on events – currently I sit on the MA Conference panel every year, and am closely involved in the session selection process, helping to develop the programme and social events. I am also responsible for organising six one-day seminars a year (deciding on a theme, commissioning speakers and chairs and ensuring the day runs smoothly) and our annual careers conference, Moving On Up. The latter event is run with a programming committee, and I am working towards a co-production model for organising this. I regularly speak at and chair events, and facilitate roundtable discussion. Outside of work, I volunteer on a local arts festival helping with its WordPress website and social media.
Rosie Clarke
Rosie works as Campaigns Officer for online cultural publisher Culture24, promoting thousands of museums, galleries and heritage sites. She has coordinated the Museums at Night festival for five years, helping hundreds of venues to plan and promote successful after-hours events.
Rosie delivers training sessions about marketing, event planning and using social media, and edits the Museums at Night behind-the-scenes blog, where she provides regular marketing advice and showcases best practice from across the sector.
Rosie studied at the Universities of Manchester and Missouri, and is currently completing the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. She helps coordinate Brighton networking events, and enjoys writing arts reviews.
Twitter: @rosieclarke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosieclarke
Martin Bazley
I am Director of Martin Bazley & Associates and Chair of the Digital Learning Network: www.digitallearningnetwork.net. Following 7 years’ teaching and a year in publishing, I worked for 7 years as Online Projects Manager in the Learning Unit at the Science Museum, London and then for 3 years as E-Learning Officer at SEMLAC (later MLA South East).
Often working with one or more associates, I really enjoy the variety of the projects I undertake for small, medium and large museums, archives and other heritage organisations and agencies, involving planning and development of digital projects such as websites and digital resources, user testing, audience research, evaluation and consultancy, always with a particular focus on making things work well for users and stakeholders. I am a regular presenter and provide training on a range of topics including design, development and evaluation of online resources and learning opportunities based on digital technology within the cultural sector. I also act as Mentor and Monitor for HLF digital projects.
I have really enjoyed contributing to DLNET the Digital Learning Network for a number of years (and before that to GEM, the Group for Education in Museums) and I think this would be useful experience to draw on in this context. I would love to get involved with helping the MCG and am willing to devote the time to doing so effectively.
Twitter: @martinbazley
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinbazley/
Katherine Biggs
Multichannel Producer, Historic Royal Palaces
Katherine specialises in engaging audiences with culture and heritage through digital technology. At Historic Royal Palaces this includes large-scale, interactive 360 degree films at family festivals, potential MOOCs for adults and growing reach to schools through online literacy initiatives.
Prior to this, Katherine co-managed the British Museum’s Samsung Digital Discovery Centre and its digital learning programmes aimed at families and young audiences. Some of her favourite projects here included developing tablet-based school sessions, 3D printing, augmented reality to discover the Parthenon frieze and a lot of animation. Before joining the British Museum, she worked in education at Kew Bridge Steam Museum and Southampton’s SeaCity Museum.
She likes sharing her experiences and has spoken at conferences and seminars, with an upcoming spot at MCN 2014 talking all about 3D technologies for young audiences in a museum space.
Jennifer Ross
For the past four years I have been producing and managing digital activities. I was particularly interested to join the Museums Computer Group, as I would love to expand my network and gain experience and develop new skills.
I have a variety of experience in delivering digital experiences, currently I work at National maritime Museum as digital project manager for The Great Map. My role is to manage multidisciplinary project teams and third-party suppliers. I oversee and manage the day-to-day running of the digital tablet experience as well as managing the development of future releases building on existing systems and developing new experiences, ensuring overall creative alignment. Prior to NMM I lead a pioneering programme called Digital Stage. Through an on-going and carefully planned exploration of digital participation I lead a programme that involved industry, tech entrepreneurs, artists and worked across platforms relating to both familiar media and the new frontiers of tech development.
I am conscious to work to the best of my ability, which is illustrated in my events to date. The qualities I can bring are high levels or organisation and efficiency, along with a passion for the digital exploration.
Ina Pruegel
Ina is the Digital Learning Producer at Historic Royal Palaces, where she develops digital resources and learning experiences.
She has a MA in Digital Media and several years’ experience working for production companies, universities, cultural and heritage organisations with a focus on audience engagement through digital media, storytelling and games. Finding new and best ways how digital can complement the physical world.
Ina is an experienced cross-platform producer and project manager, passionate about digital and physical cross-over to create meaningful experiences for audiences. Her professional experience includes website and digital content and product development, digital and social media strategies and campaigns, e-learning resources and environments, as well as developing events, workshops and programming.
Areas of interest are, play and games, immersive and cross-platform storytelling, developing for behaviours, urban photography and interactive documentaries.
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ina-pruegel/10/b7a/32b