Mulholland, P. and Collins, T.
(2002).
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| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1109/DEXA.2002.1045951 |
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Abstract
Cultural institutions increasingly see the need to play an important role in the lifelong learning of citizens. Recent trends, particularly in science museums, have been toward supporting visitors to actively learn rather than passively receive information. We propose how narrative can be used within the design of new technologies to support lifelong learning in a cultural setting. Narratives can be used to construct explanations and make sense of the world. Narrative is also central to collaboration and the building of community identity. Heritage collections, whether held privately or curated by a cultural institution convey narratives. Our conceptualisation of narrative, learning theory and curatorial practice indicates that new technology in the cultural domain should: support active interpretation; help reveal the context and process underpinning cultural artifacts; support learning and creativity; and address the challenge to provide an experience that is both entertaining and educational.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2002 IEEE |
| ISSN: | 1529-4188 |
| Funders: | EU IST funded CIPHER project, IST-2001-32559 |
| Extra Information: | Proceedings 13th International Workshop
INSPEC Accession Number: 7468657 |
| Keywords: | collaborative learning; community identity; creativity; cultural artefacts; cultural heritage exploration; cultural institutions; digital narratives; learning theory; lifelong learning; science museums |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Knowledge Media Institute |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Research in Computing (CRC) |
| Item ID: | 23742 |
| Depositing User: | Kay Dave |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Mar 2011 09:10 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Oct 2012 04:32 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/23742 |
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