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I was wondering if anyone had any great examples of hands-on engineering
exhibits or activities?

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Subject: Re: multi media use in science centres and museums


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> Amy,
> Along with the resources already mentioned....
>
> The Museums and the Web conference has a number of papers online,
> some of which may be helpful.
> http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/speakers/index.html
>
> The Walker Art Center's New Media Initiatives Blog has a number of
> postings and links that may be relevant.
> http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/speakers/index.html
>
> Best.
>
> Jim
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> Jim Spadaccini
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> On May 16, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Amy Johnston wrote:
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> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I'm looking for research on the way visitors use computer and
> > multimedia
> > exhibits in museums and science centres. Most research around is from
> > the late 90's and I think it's time for an update.
> >
> > In the last 5 years, we've seen an explosion in the ways we can
> > communicate, eg pod casts, blogs, web cams, mobile phones with cameras
> > etc. Has this changed visitors' expectation of multimedia in museums?
> > Are they using older multimedia exhibits differently? Has the internet
> > influenced the way visitors interact with multimedia exhibits in
> > museums?
> >
> >
> >
> > 5 years ago, we were advised to avoid restart buttons and help
> > buttons.
> > For example, visitors would expect that the help buttons would explain
> > how to use computers.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Amy
> >
> >
> >
> > BTW, anyone know how to track down Ben Gammon?
> >
> >
> >
> > Amy Johnston- Concept Developer
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