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Michael McHugh <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:53:50 -0500
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Reneeí,

There is a new interactive Attraction in Boston that promotes itself 
as a cross between a theme park, a museum exhibit, a haunted house 
and a video game. A docent guides groups of people through an exhibit 
where they have to solve puzzles before moving on. Their website is:

http://www.5-wits.com/content.html

Mike


>Subject: group-based interactives
>
>  Hello All,
>
>  I am looking for information on group-based
>  learning interactives: i.e., those interactives
>  that are designed for use by single visitors as
>  well as multiple individuals (families, school
>  groups, etc).
>
>  I am interested in examples of actual exhibits
>  (past or present, successful or unsuccessful)
>  that take this approach, as well as any
>  literature (articles, books) or contacts that may
>  have further information on this topic.
>
>  Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this is
>  a component of my graduate thesis work!  Thank
>  you very much.
>
>  Cheers,
>
>  Reneeí Mensing-Solick
>  M.F.A. Candidate
>  Museum Exhibition Planning and Design
>  University of the Arts
>  Philadelphia, PA 19102

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