In June 2024, the implementation of Initiative No. 22, titled "Tools for the Implementation of the Educational Strategy of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, Including the Use of Innovative Technologies," commenced.
This project is conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Center for Holocaust Studies and Religious Minorities and SWPS University in Warsaw. The stages of the Initiative encompass the development and evaluation of training programs for museum staff, focusing on areas such as project management, communication, promotion, education, new technologies, and addressing the challenges associated with educating about Auschwitz and the Holocaust.
Subsequently, a handbook was prepared to facilitate the implementation of the educational strategy. A study entitled "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes: A Guide for App Users" was developed to support online visitors to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial. This guide is informed by surveys, meetings, and discussions with participants of both traditional and remote visits, as well as input from experienced educational professionals. The primary component of the guide consists of recommendations on how to prepare for the visit using the "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes" application and its summary. Additionally, it includes insights on the perception of application users, essential tools for remote education, and challenges related to the reception of digital information.
The guide also details the genesis of the application, its objectives, conditions of implementation, technical information on its operation, and online booking procedures. The guide is available in both Polish and English.