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Museum-Based Online Learning Programs Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Museum Closures
Sun, April 11, 10:40am to 12:10pm EDT (10:40am to 12:10pm EDT), SIG Sessions, SIG-Informal Learning Environment Research Paper and Symposium SessionsAbstract
Museums play an important role in out-of-school learning. Many museums offer online learning programs to increase their reach and the accessibility of their collections. This study examined the current practices in museum-based distance learning programs before and after COVID-19 museum closures. Museums offering programs before COVID-19 predominately offered school-based programs via teleconferencing software. Museums transitioning to online learning programs following closures due to COVID-19 mainly utilized social media platforms to offer a wide range of programming for the general public. Additional information is shared regarding how the programs were developed and who facilitated them. As museums are still determining how to respond to COVID-19 closures, this study describes the current landscape and potential opportunities in museum-based distance learning programs.