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Mobile family learning in the science museum

Year: 2017

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper presents the development and evaluation of a mobile app for families visiting a science museum in Thailand. The app was designed to help adults in family groups to support children's learning during the visit while learning about new science concepts and ideas themselves. The design of the app was based on a family learning needs analysis study. The evaluation focused on the impacts of the app on family learning outcomes and on family engagement with exhibits. Findings suggest that the app (a) significantly increased family dwell time, (b) provided an additional platform for family interactions, and (c) amplified learning outcomes.

Source: World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn)

DOI: 10.1145/3136907.3136948

Authors: Wijitra Suriyakul Na Ayudhya, Giasemi Vavoula

Institution: University of Leicester

Language: English

Topic: Museums and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Museology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center