Potentials and Challenges of Mobile Media in Museums

Authors

  • Daniel Wessel Knowledge Media Research Center, Tuebingen, Germany
  • Eva Mayr Department of Applied Cognitive & Media Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v1i1.165

Keywords:

Adaptive systems, informal learning, information retrieval, mobile communication, museums, unsupervised learning

Abstract


In this article we discuss potential scenarios of use for mobile media in museums and the challenges they pose. We examine how the characteristics of mobile technology suit the specific characteristics of a museum setting. Based on these considerations different ways to support visitors with mobile devices are put forward: attentional focus and guidance; satisfaction of situational interest; information adaptation to a specific visitor and to a specific location; information elaboration through facilitation of knowledge exchange and documentation of the visit, as well as assistance in exhibition evaluation. Implications for the development of mobile applications in museums are derived.

Author Biographies

Daniel Wessel, Knowledge Media Research Center, Tuebingen, Germany

Psychologist working at the Knowledge Media Research Center, Tuebingen, Germany

Eva Mayr, Department of Applied Cognitive & Media Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany

Psychologist working at the Department of Applied Cognitive & Media Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany

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Published

2007-10-11

How to Cite

Wessel, D., & Mayr, E. (2007). Potentials and Challenges of Mobile Media in Museums. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v1i1.165

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