Re-envisioning the Online Presence of Education

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$13,085
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Status
Completed
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Recognizing the importance of reaching K- 12 students, as well as their parents and teachers, much of the Minnesota Historical Society's web site is specifically aimed at these groups. While the existing web site is widely used, it has become unwieldy and difficult for the intended audiences to explore and engage with the Society's plethora of content and services.

Through this project, the Society completed an evaluation of the site to determine student and teacher needs, how they currently use the site and how best to deliver online products. The evaluation resulted in a plan that will be used to redesign the site to make it more user-friendly, easier to navigate and focused on delivering enriched academic resources.

Project Details
Recognizing the importance of reaching K- 12 students, as well as their parents and teachers, much of the Minnesota Historical Society's web site is specifically aimed at these groups. While the existing web site, www.mnhs.org/school, is widely used, it has become unwieldy and difficult for the intended audiences to explore and engage with the Society's plethora of content and services. Through this project, the Society completed an evaluation of the site to determine student and teacher needs, how they currently use the site and how best to deliver online products. The evaluation resulted in a plan that will be used to redesign the site to make it more user-friendly, easier to navigate and focused on delivering enriched academic resources.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (c), Programs
Appropriation Language

(c) Programs. $3,000,000 in 2010 and $4,750,000 in 2011 are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$13,085
Project Manager
First Name
Shana
Last Name
Crosson
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Boulevard W.
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000