Digital Technology at the National Science Museum of Japan

Lois Lydens Lois Lydens is a research associate in the Department of Geology and Paleontology at the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Lydens is currently working on a project examining technology use in museums and other public institutions. Dr. Lydens holds a PhD and MA in Human Development and Social Policy (Northwestern, United States) and a BA in Sociology (Hope College, United States).

Yasuji Saito Yasuji Saito is the director general of Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History. Dr. Saito, a geologist, was formerly the chair of Geology and Paleontology, National Science Museum, Tokyo, Japan. He acted as the 2003–2004 project leader for the research project titled “New Audiovisual Guides for Museums Using Mobile Communication,” funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Tohru Inoue Tohru Inoue is the chief officer for information at the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Inoue has been actively involved in various projects in digital and information technology. He acted as the 2005–2006 project leader for the research project titled “New Audiovisual Guides for Museums Using Mobile Communication,” funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Abstract

The National Science Museum (NSM) in Japan has recently completed a project using different types of visitor-oriented digital technologies. With sponsorship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the NSM team carried out a four-year study to examine how digital technologies can be used to enhance as well as educationally enrich a visit to a science and natural history museum. Two types of devices, a handheld audio guide and an integrated circuit card, were tested in the museum. The results of the project are described along with suggestions for designers and educators who are seeking to add similar devices to their museums.

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