Digitizing Historical Exploration for Enhanced Learning Experience

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Year:
2014

Industry:
Information

Country:
Belgium

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Objective

To demonstrate our expertise in developing a unique app that brings history to life, enhancing the learning experience by showcasing significant locations from The First World War on Belgium’s territory.

Meet the Client

Westtoer is a tourism organization dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism in West Flanders. They strive for a sustainable balance between prosperity, valuable landscapes, and people living and working in tourism in West Flanders. Their main goal is to take tourism in West Flanders to a higher level through collaborative projects with various partners.

Historical Background
& Current Situation

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Historical exploration has traditionally relied on physical tours, guidebooks, and museums. With the advent of digital technology, there was an opportunity to create a more immersive and informative experience. Westtoer, a tourism company in West Flanders, wanted to leverage this technology to provide a unique way for users to explore significant locations from The First World War in Belgium.

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Challenge

The challenge was to develop an engaging app that could educate users about significant locations from The First World War in Belgium, providing details and interesting data about these locations.

Solution

Leveraging Xamarin technology, Leaware developed the WWI app, a unique tool that showcases important places from The First World War on Belgium’s territory. The app provides details and fascinating data about these locations, offering a virtual tour of the historical sites and the events that took place there.

Technology

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Platform

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Benefits of the App

  • Enhanced Learning Experience: By showcasing historical sites and their significance, the app offers an immersive and educational experience to users. 
  • Digital Exploration: Users can explore important locations at their convenience, right from their devices, broadening their understanding and appreciation of history. 
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  • Promotes Tourism: The app encourages users to physically visit these locations, thereby promoting tourism in West Flanders. 

Results

The WWI app has been successfully downloaded over 2,000 times, indicating its popularity among users. It has improved the way users learn about the significant locations of The First World War in Belgium, enhancing their overall historical learning experience.

Data and Evidence

With over 2,000 downloads, the WWI app has significantly impacted the way users explore and learn about historical sites. User feedback indicates a positive response, with an average app rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Lessons Learnt

The development of the WWI app provided valuable insights into the potential of digital technology in enhancing learning experiences, particularly in historical exploration. It demonstrated the importance of intuitive design and interactive features in engaging users. It also reinforced the effectiveness of Xamarin as a tool for developing comprehensive mobile apps for multiple platforms. Furthermore, it highlighted the role of digital tools in promoting tourism and enriching the understanding of history.

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      United Kingdom
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      Denmark
      +45 21671778
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      +48 223781522
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      Serbia
      +38 1653980110
      +38 163332268
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      Germany, Belgium
      +49 24023893009
      ask@leaware.com

      United Kingdom
      +44 2081900354
      ask@leaware.com

      Denmark
      +45 21671778
      ask@leaware.com

      Poland
      +48 223781522
      ask@leaware.com

      Serbia
      +38 1653980110
      +38 163332268
      ask@leaware.com

      Copyright 2023 leaware.com 

      Lea sp. z o.o. z siedzibą w Toruniu, ul. Włocławska 167, 87-100 Toruń, wpisana do rejestru przedsiębiorców prowadzonego przez Sąd Rejonowy w Toruniu, VII Wydział Gospodarczy Krajowego
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