What's happening with exhibitions and technology? Join the National Association for Museum Exhibition for two Twitter chats this May with the authors of articles from the Fall 2013 issue of Exhibitionist journal on “New Media: Transforming Museums, Exhibitions, and Visitors.”

Follow ‪#‎ExhibitChat‬ and @nameexhibitions.

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Chat #1: Meaningful engagement using technology
Tuesday, May 13, 3-4pm ET
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Museums can be shelters in the storms of change where visitors can connect to the real, physical world even while taking advantage of the latest advances in virtual experiences. How can we leverage mobile and other technologies strategically to support meaningful interactions in museum spaces?

Chat with:

@nightkitchen - Stacey Mann, Director of Learning Strategies, Night Kitchen Interactive
@mefisher - Matthew Fisher, President, Night Kitchen Interactive

Read the article: “Catching Our Breath: Assessing Digital Technologies for Meaningful Visitor Engagement”
http://ow.ly/wEeIL

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Chat #2: Using free and low-cost apps to engage visitors
Thursday, May 29, 1-2pm ET
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Many museums do not offer mobile experiences due to lack of financial and staff resources. Find out how four museums/science centers in the IMLS-funded 21-Tech project are using readily available low-cost apps as tools for floor staff to deepen visitors’ experiences with science content.

Chat with: 
@garibaygroup - Cecilia Garibay, Principal, Garibay Group
@ndamani1 - Neelam Damani, 21-Tech Project Manager, Children’s Museum of Houston

Read the article: “21-Tech: Engaging Visitors Using Open Source Apps”
http://ow.ly/wEePn

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Questions about the chats? Get in touch with Dana Allen-Greil (@danamuses on Twitter).





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