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Smithsonian Education Online (SmithsonianEducation.org) was the central online portal for educational resources provided by the Smithsonian Institution. It aimed to bring the Smithsonian's vast resources (from its museums, research centers, and the National Zoo) to educators, families, and students across the nation. The site provided a single access point for a wide range of Smithsonian educational materials. Smithsonian Education Online featured:

Targeted Sections: It featured separate areas specifically designed for educators, families, and students, ensuring relevant content for each group.

Searchable Resources: Users could find nearly 2,000 educational resources and lesson plans, searchable by grade level, national standards, subject matter, and museum.

Interactive Learning: The site included interactive activities like online games and simulations to engage students with rich graphics and animations.

Standards-Aligned Materials: It offered lessons, activities, and teaching tools aligned with national education standards.

SmithsonianEducation.org served as a hub connecting the Smithsonian's educational resources with a broader audience, facilitating learning and engagement with the Institution's collections and expertise.

Organization: Smithsonian Institution

Audiences: Classroom teachers, caregivers and famillies, and students

Roles: Project manager, design team management, engineering team management, UX testing lead

Achievements: People's Voice Webby Award Winner for Best Cultural Heritage Website (2007 and 2008); American Association of School Librarians, Landmark Website for Teaching and Learning Award (2009)