The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning FutureLearn

Overview

On this The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning at The University of Glasgow by FutureLearn 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.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, 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

• Explain the difference between key roles in museums

• Apply what you have learned to design your own exhibition