Handbook guides museums to enhance outreach through digital means

 Four children are engaging with an interactive museum display.

‘Digital Pedagogy at Museums for Increased Participation and Co-creation” helps museum professionals to broaden their approach to outreach by embracing digital tools. The book delves into key concepts such as learning, participation, and co-creation, providing valuable insights for those looking to innovate in their work.

While the book, published by NCK - Nordiskt Centrum för Kulturarvspedagogik, is particularly relevant for museum educators, exhibition producers, communicators, and directors, its insights extend beyond the museum world, offering inspiration to anyone interested in leveraging digital tools for engagement.

The book aims to provoke thought and encourage museums to rethink how they use digital tools in their outreach efforts. It challenges traditional methods, urging museum professionals to consider how they might reimagine their practices in an increasingly digital - and even post-digital - society. Rather than viewing technology as a barrier, the book highlights the importance of creativity and imagination in finding new ways to engage with audiences.

A central focus of the book is on how digital technology can foster active participation and co-creation with museum visitors. It explores not only fully online educational programs but also how digital tools can enhance in-person experiences and introduce new pedagogical approaches within the museum setting - a concept the book refers to as (post)digital pedagogy.