This article examines the potential of integrating emerging technologies, particularly telepresence robots (TPRs), into museum education. It explores teachers’ expectations regarding museum activities that foster digital literacy and future competencies. By focusing on the integration of emerging technologies, the study assesses how these technologies can enrich museum programs and evaluates the preparedness of information professionals in museums to adopt new digital skills in their educational practices. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how emerging technologies can support inclusive and future-oriented museum education. The study was guided by the following research questions: 1) What are the potential challenges and limitations of using emerging technologies, including TPRs, in museum environments? 2) How can TPRs improve access to cultural and educational resources in museums? 3) What are the expectations of teachers and educators regarding the use of new technologies and TPRs in museum education? A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.

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Enhancing Museum Education and Widening Inclusion Through Emerging Technologies

  • Merle Laurits,
  • Sirje Virkus

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This article examines the potential of integrating emerging technologies, particularly telepresence robots (TPRs), into museum education. It explores teachers’ expectations regarding museum activities that foster digital literacy and future competencies. By focusing on the integration of emerging technologies, the study assesses how these technologies can enrich museum programs and evaluates the preparedness of information professionals in museums to adopt new digital skills in their educational practices. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how emerging technologies can support inclusive and future-oriented museum education. The study was guided by the following research questions: 1) What are the potential challenges and limitations of using emerging technologies, including TPRs, in museum environments? 2) How can TPRs improve access to cultural and educational resources in museums? 3) What are the expectations of teachers and educators regarding the use of new technologies and TPRs in museum education? A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.