Archives and libraries: The long goodbye? History in immersive media
The 17:15 Colloquium on 25 November 2021 will address the potential of virtual technologies in educational contexts and provide input for archives or libraries.
Immersive media is not just a trend in the entertainment sector. Increasing emphasis is being placed on the potential of augmented reality, virtual reality and 360° film in various dissemination contexts. Virtual technologies enable a multi-sensory experience where the audience can “dive in”, giving a sense of presence and a tangible emotional proximity to the content. It offers the opportunity to experience other worlds, which holds great potential but also represents new challenges for both teachers and learners.
Immersive media offerings featuring history-related content offer users a form of “time travel” to any point in time or place in the past, from a Stone Age settlement to a medieval marketplace or a Stasi prison.
The presentation by Professor Bunnenberg uses selected examples to examine this media trend from historical, theoretical and didactic perspectives and discusses whether this “time travel” can ultimately replace a trip to the archive or the library. The lecture will be held in German.
The 17:15 Colloquium offers a platform for further education and discussion of topics related to libraries, museums and archives. The formula: a 30-minute lecture + a 30-minute discussion + small-group discussion = inspiration for our daily working lives.