Dear all

Here are the responses I received to this enquiry.  

 

'...ways in which digital technology in museums and galleries is being used creatively for classroom learning ...'

 

 

Message sent to GEM, DLNET and MCG lists on 16 March 2015:

 

Hello

 

Can you suggest any recent or particularly good examples of the topic below (posed by MA students)  for a short session on Wednesday?     

 

What are the ways in which digital technology in museums and galleries is being used creatively for classroom learning either prior to or after a visit... Gallery visits always seem somehow separate from what is happening in the classroom?

 

The point about visits seeming separate from the classroom experience is a useful observation.  I would emphasise 'effectively' rather than 'creatively' - a point for discussion in itself, perhaps.  

 

I'll post a summary of responses to the list; if you don't want to be quoted, please let me know when you email.  

 

Martin

 

 

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Martin Bazley & Associates

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Museums Computer Group <[log in to unmask]>; on behalf of; Caroline Maclennan <[log in to unmask]>

 

Hi Martin,

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but Imagination Lancaster and the Peter Scott Gallery, Lancaster University received funding to produce an app called Taking the Artwork home.

Part of the Peter Scott Gallery collection has been digitised and can be accessed through the app.

The app enables users to view the collection outside the gallery via their android screens.

However, what's interesting is the app uses Mobile Augmented Reality and users are able to view the artworks as if they were part of their immediate environment.

Existing posters, artworks, signs can be replaced digitally with a PSG collection item.

More info here. 

http://imagination.lancs.ac.uk/activities/Taking_Artwork_Home

The app is available to download if you wanted to have a go.

Hope this helps,

Caroline

 

Hello Martin

 

The first, and possibly most obvious example, would be to look at the British Museum's dedicated learning websites.  The Museum of London also used digital technology quite a bit so I would also suggest looking at them.

 

http://www.britishmuseum.org/learning.aspx

 

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/schools

 

Regards

 

Jo Willis (MA. BA Hons.)

Senior Museum Learning Assistant

Museums Worcestershire

The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU

Tel: 01905 361821

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Hello Martin,

 

For my two-cents worth, I'd emphasise that there really does need to be more research into how teachers are using digital technology/resources outside the museum.  There does seem to be a frequent case of creating these resources and either launching them in the gallery or online, and then little feedback/evidence on how they are actually being used.

 

The example that springs to mind is the NaturePlus offer from the Natural History Museum.  The idea behind the cards, collecting data to access after a visit, is good and there has been a good take up, but little insight into whether or how this is being used for classroom learning.  

 

Some data: http://www.archimuse.com/mw2010/papers/barry/barry.html 

 

Kind regards,

 

Sorcha

 

 

From: Helen Ward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 16 March 2015 19:57
To: Martin Bazley
Subject: RE: '...ways in which digital technology in museums and galleries is being used creatively for classroom learning ...'

 

Hi Martin

 

Our Digital Sketchbooks project was very much inspired by challenge of how secondary art students could maximise their time at the Museum to collect sketchbook material. 

 

We've found that using iPads can be used to very good effect to support this. Free apps like Pic Collage and Brushes allow students to:

- record, analyse and organise material quickly

- record immediate responses to objects / paintings in creative ways

- use painting and drawing tools to reproduce effect of oils, watercolour, charcoal electronically - materials not usually allowed in gallery for conservation reasons - creating a body of work that can then be remodelled in a variety of media back at school (eg sculpture, painting, film)

 

None of this is intended to replace the traditional paper sketchbook - however, does ensure that students of all abilities stay motivated, especially those who don't enjoy drawing - and leave with plenty of material to build on back at school.

 

We've also use the iPads to good effect for sessions using the Museum / collections as a stimulus for creative writing. eg developing characters and plots. Technology allows easy collection of material that can be sent on to school via Dropbox so that teachers has access to all work done at Museum. (also allows use in Arts Award portfolios)

 

Sounds like an interesting session 

H

 

http://www.ashmolean.org/education/dsketchbooks/

Final film inc our visit back to school to discuss what they'd done since - might be useful?

 

 

 

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Helen Ward
Deputy Head of Education
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
University of Oxford
Beaumont Street
Oxford OX1 2PH

www.ashmolean.org

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Museums Computer Group <[log in to unmask]>; on behalf of; Martha Henson <[log in to unmask]>

 

Hi Martin,

 

There is the InfoAge+ app I worked on for the Science Museum http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/plan_and_book_a_visit/things_to_do/activity_sheets_trails_apps/info_age_app.aspx,

the idea is that the creative outputs of the activities will be used in the classroom in a follow up session, or completed in class. I can't comment as to whether they are or not in practice though, hopefully the evaluation will pick that up.

 

Best,

 

Martha

 

 

 

Thanks Martha

 

When you do evaluation, I'd be interested to know more about how it works for students working two or three to a device on gallery (i.e. two people watching...), the types of dialogue it facilitates, and the extent to which this does extend the learning initiated during visit into the classroom space.  

The printable cards look effective.   Lovely design. 

 

I'll flag this one up tomorrow, thanks again.  

Martin

 

 

 

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Hello

 

Can you suggest any recent or particularly good examples of the topic below (posed by MA students)  for a short session on Wednesday?      

 

What are the ways in which digital technology in museums and galleries is being used creatively for classroom learning either prior to or after a visit... Gallery visits always seem somehow separate from what is happening in the classroom?

 

 

The point about visits seeming separate from the classroom experience is a useful observation.  I would emphasise 'effectively' rather than 'creatively' - a point for discussion in itself, perhaps.  

 

I'll post a summary of responses to the list; if you don't want to be quoted, please let me know when you email.  

 

Martin

 

 

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Martin Bazley

Digital heritage consultant

Martin Bazley & Associates

15 Margin Drive

Wimbledon

SW19 5HA

0780 3580 727

[log in to unmask]

www.martinbazley.com