{"id":1250,"date":"2023-10-12T20:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T18:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakinproject.eu\/?page_id=1250"},"modified":"2023-10-25T16:10:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:10:04","slug":"behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shakinproject.eu\/index.php\/shakin-the-classroom\/methods-and-tools\/behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes tour of the archive"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Behind the scenes tour of the archive<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]\n

Submitted by Tanja Kosti\u0107<\/em><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Tags: Experience-based<\/a>, ludic<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]The approach is based on combining two concepts:
\nHands-on learning:<\/strong> learners acquire knowledge and skills by doing, rather than by seeing or listening; learners engage in some physical, tangible learning practice through experimenting, hands-on solving or discovery learning. This learning method provides learners with real-life work experiences.
\nScavenger hunt:<\/strong> a game in which players are given a list of tasks to complete\/objects to find
\nwithin a particular period of time. The scavenger hunt part motivates learners in a way that they feel eager to learn and complete
\ndifferent tasks and challenges. In order to complete them, they need to move around, interact with their environment and actively engage in various learning exercises.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Download Method Guide” url=”https:\/\/shakinproject.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-archives-for-alternative-methodologies-of-knowledge-sharing-Behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-Archives.pdf”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

In which way is this method alternative?<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]When a game or competition is involved, learners become more engaged in learning experience. Instead of simply observing and listening about a given subject, learners actively engage with the subject matter, acquire new knowledge and skills, solve a problem or create something.
\nMain benefits of the approach:
\n– Incredibly engaging and dynamic
\n– Knowledge is actively created, instead of passively consumed
\n– Results in a physical creation
\n– Gives learners experience of doing something real
\n– Combines fun, competition and learning
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In which context was the method developed?<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]The approach was created and tested in an archival institution
\nObjective:<\/strong> Learn about the digitization of the Archives
\nParticipants:<\/strong> 20 children (age: 10-14)
\nStart:<\/strong> Children are divided in two groups. Each group gets a list with tasks to complete.
\nAccompanied by organizers (two per group), they visit different locations of the Archives, and, with the guidance of staff, complete the tasks. Each task corresponds to one stage of the digitization process:<\/p>\n
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  1. Go to the stacks, take a cart and find a box which contains documents* for digitization \/ learn about the classification inventory system;<\/li>\n
  2. Take the box and bring it to the pre-dig lab, all the files in the box (one per participant) need to be prepared for scanning: fasteners removed, corners unfolded, tears mended \/ learn how to perform basic preservation and conservation treatments;<\/li>\n
  3. Go to the scanning lab, scan the prepared documents and take a USB stick which contains images of the scanned documents \/ learn about the technical aspects of digitization;<\/li>\n
  4. Go to the post-dig lab, open the scanned images and find scanning errors \/ learn about the digitization quality control standards;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Finish:<\/strong> every participant gets a certificate of completion of the digitization process.<\/p>\n

    The approach was a huge success with both children and staff. Parents and children were really delighted and we got a lot of good feedback. We also got a few requests to organize the same experience for the parents themselves.
    \n* The term \u201cdocuments\u201d refers here to copies of documents specially made for this occasion. No original documents were used in the challenges.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

    Settings and participants the method is best suited for<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]This method can be used in any setting and is applicable to everyone providing it is well planned and thoughtfully constructed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

    Requirements for applying the method<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]The specificities of the archival context where the method was applied required extensive planning and careful preparations:<\/p>\n