DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL MUSEUM INTERACTIVE APPLICATION AT WAT BANG AOI CHANG NONTHABURI PROVINCE FOR PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING

This study focused on the development of the Bang Aoi Chang Temple Virtual Museum in Nonthaburi Province to promote lifelong learning. The research employed a research and development approach using the DDIE model, which consisted of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The sample group included 400 participants, selected using a stratified random sampling. The research instruments comprised the Bang Aoi Chang Temple Virtual Museum, an evaluation form to assess the virtual museum’s effectiveness, and a user satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. This study found that, the developed virtual museum included content on the temple’s history, significant antiquities, mural paintings, and cultural rituals. The presentation was delivered through a 360-degree interactive format incorporating multimedia elements. The effectiveness evaluation was conducted by experts rated the virtual museum at a very high level (x̅ = 4.65, SD = 0.38). User satisfaction was at the highest level (x̅ = 4.72, SD = 0.41). Users expressed the view that the virtual museum effectively supports lifelong learning and contributes to the preservation of local cultural heritage.