March 1st, 2020 - August 31st, 2021 | PROJECT
Production of an augmented reality app for the Cahokia Mounds historic site and a complementary website.
This project is to produce an augmented reality application for Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. This experience will enable visitors to see structures, people, and other features of this ancient site through the lens of their smartphone or tablet. There will be extra audio and vision opportunities loaded to the experience as well as a complementary website. The website will include curriculum for school use. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is a UNESCO World Heritage and US National Historic Landmark. This project will greatly enhance the visitor's experience and bring awareness of the site.
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Team Members
Jack Kerber, Principal Investigator, Cahokia Mounds Museum SocietyFunders
Funding Source: NEH
Funding Program: Digital Projects for the Public: Production Grants
Award Number: MN-268881-20
Funding Amount: $250,000
Tags
Audience: Educators | Teachers | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: History | policy | law | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Games | Simulations | Interactives | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Media and Technology | Websites | Mobile Apps | Online Media