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Tammy, although "hands-on" was around first, my understanding is that Minda
Borun, head of Research at the Franklin Institute Science Museum, coined the
term "minds-on," in her article, From Hands On to Minds On: Labeling Interactive
Exhibits."
Perhaps Minda can tell us?
Judy Rand
Rand and Associates
2584 Fifth Ave West
Seattle WA 98119
206-285-4450

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