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Re: handheld devices in hands-on environments
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Catherine Paisley <[log in to unmask]>
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Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:56:49 -0400
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Great question.  Can any replies please go to the whole group? 

thanks
Catherine

Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]> on August 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM -0400 wrote:
>ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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>Can someone point me to the latest surveys, data reports on the topic of usefulness (or interference) of using handheld devices in Science Centers?  I know of the Exploratorium report dated 2003 by Sherry Hsi on the topic.
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>What is the latest on reasonable expectations of using this technology?  Does it ultimately interfere with the hands-on experience? Do visitors expect us to have that option when they come?
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>Thanks!
>
>Paul M. Siboroski
>Exhibits Director
>Reuben H Fleet Science Center
>PO Box 33303
>San Diego, CA 92163
>619.685.5742
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