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Overview
What is the purpose of museums in today’s world - a world obsessed with technology? On this course we explore what can be gained from interacting with museum collections and spaces, and how to use technology to encourage engagement.
You will consider the ways museum collections improve our understanding of history and how museums can use artefacts to engage learners. You will also explore how museums can better use their spaces to create learning experiences for all visitors.
By the end of The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning at FutureLearn , you‘ll be able to...
Demonstrate an understanding of the way learning takes place in a museum setting
Identify a range of learning strategies for a variety of audiences
Effectively communicate personal ideas and collaborate with other learners to find solutions to issues
Describe the complexities of label writing from a learning perspective and produce examples
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
What topics will you cover?It Starts With the Visitors
The Exhibition Takes Centre Stage
The Role of the Conservator/ Your Exhibition
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Museum Studies View 39 other Short Courses in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Anyone with an interest in museums and their potential for learning.
While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.
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