Visitors come to experience science: towards a non-obtrusive evaluation method based on immersive virtual reality

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2022

Autores

Carla Morais (Autor) FCUP; Luciano Moreira (Autor) FLUP; Ana Teixeira (Autor) Outra; Teresa Aguiar (Autor) Outra; António Coelho (Autor) FEUP; Vasco Pereira (Autor) Outra; Alexandre Jacinto (Autor) Outra; Marta Varzim (Autor) Outra; João C. Paiva (Autor) Outra; Miriam Rosa (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: JCOM - Journal of Science Communication

Vol. 21

Páginas: 1-A04

ISSN: 1824-2049

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citações

Scopus - 7 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00W-2MQ

DOI: 10.22323/2.21010204

Abstract (EN): This paper focuses on developing and assessing a non-obtrusive and transformative method, based on virtual reality, to evaluate science communication projects in science centres. The method was tested using deep-sea cutting-edge scientific content. We applied a mixed design, with 72 adult participants randomly assigned to experimental conditions (with/without exhibition exposure). Results showed that the exhibition promoted a better understanding of science. The non-obtrusive measures on awareness and engagement were positively related with questions posed via questionnaire and interview. The study adds theoretical and empirical support to the design and implementation of non-obtrusive and transformative evaluation experiences in science exhibitions in science centres and museums.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 27