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Merging innovation with educational impact: XR technologies in the GLAM sector

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: How can we create exciting and engaging immersive experiences with the help of cutting-edge technologies without compromising the primary educational outcomes? Within the framework of the research project “Evidence, source criticism and credibility in the digital transformation of museums” we are investigating how the museum landscape has been shifting due to the increasing popularity of the use of immersive technologies. We argue that these technological novelties offer new opportunities to enhance traditional educational practices and engage visitors. However, this does not automatically translate into desirable educational outcomes. The challenge lies in ensuring that while producing immersive experiences in the GLAM sector, the pedagogical learning output is the main focus rather than achieving a technologically impressive outcome.

Source: Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic Countries Publications

DOI: 10.5617/dhnbpub.13136

Authors: Petrina Vasileiou, Jasmine Aavaranta, Gunnar Almevik, Elin Fornander, William R. Illsley, Willhelm Lagercrantz, Jonathan Westin

Institutions: National Historical Museums, University of Gothenburg

Language: English

Topic: Museums and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Museology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128406389

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