Share Paper: Developing a Unique Educational Experience for Children Museum using a Mobile Application

  1. Sevinj Iskandarova, James Madison University, United States
  2. Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University, United States
  3. Oris Griffin, James Madison University, United States
  4. Fariss Mousa, James Madison University, United States
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Abstract: A team of a university in Virginia (James Madison University) professors and graduate students worked closely with a K-12 museum to enhance children’s learning and development using a mobile application. The study was conducted with children who visited the museum from 2016 - 2018. The mobile app is intended to serve as a precursor and as a review for what children will encounter while at the museum. Without burning the excitement of the museum visit, the children can play related games that help to develop their skills. The research was divided into three sections: educational, technological and business. The mobile ...