1. Augmented reality
and the Parthenon
sculptures
Samsung Digital Discovery Centre
Juno Rae and
Lizzie Edwards

2. Free learning sessions for schools and young audiences using
Samsung digital equipment.
SDDC overview

3. Families
Drop in and bookable sessions
• Families
• Teens (13-15s, 16-18s)
Families

4. Families

5. Schools
Whole and half day facilitated and
self led sessions for:
• Primary
• Secondary
• SEN
• Home educators
• Videoconferencing
Schools

6. A gift for Athena
Students use Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets to explore the Parthenon gallery.

7. Development
Development evaluation excerpts

8. A gift for Athena
Students use Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets to explore the Parthenon gallery.

9. A gift for Athena
Student pairs begin by watching an introductory animation.

10. A gift for Athena
Challenge 1 – Pediment sculptures

11. A gift for Athena
Challenge 2 – Metope sculptures

12. A gift for Athena
Challenge 2 – Metope sculptures

13. A gift for Athena
Challenge 3 – Frieze sculptures

14. A gift for Athena
Challenge 4 – Frieze sculptures

15. A gift for Athena
Challenge 5 – Finding the right temple

16. Benefits
Feedback from teachers at A gift for Athena sessions:
“It was fantastic that every pupil could take part and were
allowed to follow the game independently, without too much
adult support.”
“The ease at which children can access the learning.”
“Children were motivated by the tablets and very focussed – a
great way to learn”

17. Benefits
Feedback from teachers at A gift for Athena sessions:
“Technology really supported learning and careful reading,
and observation helped them to focus.”
“Activities reinforced knowledge and skills.”
“Also taught them map reading”

18. Benefits

19. Challenges
• Light levels affecting device functionality
• Movement of exhibits/change to display style
• Linear narrative
• Availability of apps across devices

20. Contact details
Juno Rae
jrae@britishmuseum.org
Lizzie Edwards
ledwards@britishmuseum.org
Samsung Digital Discovery Centre