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Bob,

We started using QR codes (2D bar codes) on the posters that we put up
around town to promote our Featured Exhibition. We've had enough success
with them to justify the time and space they take up and are a good way
to get people more information than we can comfortably fit on the
posters. We use http://bit.ly to create them and I would recommend other
centers start using them as well. We're discussing adding them to some
of our exhibit signage as a way of giving those interested a more
in-depth explanation of the science. We haven't tried this yet but will
probably be rolling out a few samples in the next few months.

Cheers,
T. Woody Sobey
Education Director
Discovery Center of Idaho
208.343.9895 x245
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Hi,
I am working on a project that will look at current practices around the
use
of bar codes, RFID, mobile, augmented reality etc. in the context of
science
centers, and to develop some new models and ideas.

Does your museum use or want to use any of these things in interactives
or
to connect visitors to exhibits or online?

I'd like to connect with few individuals interested to participate to
document some current systems and comment on what an ideal system would
look
like to you.
The project is also lining up designers and consultants to propose
models
and methods, so it should get some pretty interesting results.

Please let me know directly at [log in to unmask]
Thanks!
Bob Ketner

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