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I develop and edit the self-directed exhibit guides here.  They are  
available free to teachers on our website, or they may request a copy  
by mail.

I have had considerable difficulty in getting feedback or even  
ascertaining use statistics.  We are pilot-testing a self-directed  
backpack program now, and since we have a grant to develop it we were  
able to build in observations, teacher stipends and individual  
interviews.  I have not been able to get that level of information on  
the free guides.

Maija
On May 4, 2005, at 10:40 AM, Nicole Kowrach wrote:

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Hello all -
I am researching the use of self-directed exhibit guides for school
field trip groups. Our program, Pathways, is designed to provide a
"focused field trip" experience, including pre-visit, museum
exhibit-based, and post-visit activities that explore specific state
science curriculum objectives. If you offer a similar program, is it
free or fee based? What kind of response have you received from
teachers? Is there a high rate of participation? Thank you for your
consideration.

Nicole Kowrach
Director of Education
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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