Please reply to the list or to me off-list also.  I think this is a
very important and timely question.  I'm not sure if I've seen any data
on this.  Thanks.  Kerry


On Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:50:31 -0400 Matthew Linke <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hi all:
>
> I need a few quick comments on this for a meeting in early November.  In a
> report I just read, and about which I need to comment, the author makes the
> sweeping comment that children no longer like to look at static exhibts.
> He goes on to say that they want to be entertained by interactives, etc.
>
> My question is, is there any real data "out there" to support such a
> statement?  This person's  desire is to turn a small, fairly static, museum
> into an interactive center.  I am concerend that he wants to really sell
> his point (and his plan) but don't know if his statement is really based on
> anything.
>
> You can respond off-list if you wish.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Linke
>
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