Meaningful Learning with Zines at the Punk Rock Museum: A Mixed-Methods Study

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Abstract

This study explored the use of zines (pronounced “zeen”) at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, as a tool for enhanced and immersive learning. It aimed to close the gap of visitors lacking testing, validation, and discussion of the content in their process of fixating what they have learned in the museum. The goal of the study was to answer a central research question: “Can the use of zines improve retention and promote deep and meaningful learning?” Through a mixed-methods approach, study data demonstrated that “yes,” zines can promote deep and meaningful learning experiences, including productive conceptual changes and improved content retention. Data also supported further potential for the use of zines in education.

Author

• April Ursula Fox, University of Nevada - Las Vegas