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Web and museum: Intergenerational learning in two informal settings

April 1, 2006 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
The current study compared 90 older adult-child pairs in three different informal settings that focused on the topic of heart health: a museum, the web, and an educational workshop. Pre/post interviews showed that learning in the museum and web was more similar than learning in the workshop condition. Participants learned more about prevention in the workshop, and systems in the museum and web. In addition, older adults in the museum and workshop, reported that they would learn more in the company of children, while older adults would prefer to learn alone while on the web. These findings have important implications for advocates of informal learning, who are attempting to find ways to make these experiences resonate with a broader audience.

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    Author
    Rockman, et. al.
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    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Nature of science | Technology
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Seniors | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals

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