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Jon,
We tested a trail guide on the iPod Touch this summer. In comparison  
to other technology out there, the iPod was the most user friendly  
thing we found, but there were still some challenges. A quick listing  
of things to keep in mind:
-we connected it to a lanyard so that it wasn't dropped (also in a  
plastic sleeve to protect it from water - the touch screen still  
worked through the plastic)
-the screen is not visible in direct sunlight
-children are capable of freezing the screen if they tap it too much  
in succession
-some visitors were hoping that they could download the app directly  
onto their own device after they arrived (we just tested on one device  
and so we didn't get too far into the logistics of putting our app in  
Apple's store)
-we wanted our guide to be used by families and small groups, but we  
were limited by the audio capability of the device, which seems like  
overkill in an office and then seems mute on our museum floor
I have much more detail that I can send on to you directly if you are  
interested.
Let me know.
Emily

Emily D.C. O'Hara
Education Associate/ Marketing Assistant
Montshire Museum of Science
www.montshire.org
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On Nov 17, 2009, at 8:59 AM, Jon Haavie wrote:

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> Hi,
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> We are considering using a mobile device in the guiding in our  
> museum and science centre.  One idea is to let school children  
> borrow iPod Touch. The iPod could be running an application  
> providing information and giving them missions to complete.
>
> Does anyone have any experience in using iPod Touch in the museum?
>
> Mvh. Jon Haavie
> The Science Centre
> The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
> "Best Visitor Experience 2009" for Klima X
> http://www.tekniskmuseum.no/
> Kjelsåsveien 143, N-0491 Oslo
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