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Hi Becky,
We recently placed an iPad as interactive signage for our historical biplane. It was done because there was a 'free' iPad sitting around (perhaps not the best reason...a Marketing Dept. choice). It's a nice piece, but the iPad location is in a wide open space with high light levels and thus does not garner a lot of attention. I think the iPad would be more eye-catching and inviting in a smaller, more darkened area, or if there were multiple iPads arranged.
We will probably get a larger touchscreen display for the biplane signage, and use the iPad in another area for another function. Currently, the touchscreen operating platform is also a bit friendlier for us to utilize as interactive signage.
--Jeff--
Jeff Rosenblatt
Director, Science City
Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
30 W. Pershing Rd. Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64108
Office: 816-460-2218
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Subject: iPads in hands-on environments
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If anyone has used iPads in their science center's public spaces, I would also be interested in that. We're looking at potential uses for them on the exhibit floor, in the lobby, etc. A local company makes display stands for commercial and high-traffic locations and is interested in working with us to feature some iPads at our center.
Becky Fox Matthews
Senior Educator/Special Projects Manager Adventure Science Center
800 Ft. Negley Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-401-5073
Our Mission
Adventure Science Center ignites curiosity and inspires the lifelong discovery of science.
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