From: Terri <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Computers & Interactive Exhibits

You might want to consider an interactive audio tour, either on the mp3 wands or CD.  As opposed to fixed computer monitors, it allows the visitor  to ingest the information and still allow them freedom of movement.   Cosmetically, it is less intrusive visually than computer screens.
 
The massive amount of tour content can be laid out in sub-stops.  i.e. a general overview of a specific item, then selectable sub stops that guide the visitor to different supporting subjects .. such as regaling stories (myths/legends associated), issues of the time (the controversies), or for the technoids... detailed technical specifics on the finding or  preservation of the object.  

Wands have an advantage over CD's.  They use MP3 audio samples which can provide dual duty on your website.  

Terri Fiyalko
Newton-Bard



On Monday, April 30, 2001, Jim Newland <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>We are working on exhibits for a historic house museum at a
>State Park.
>
>One of the ideas we have is for an interactive computer, or
>other media, exhibit to interpret the historic owner's complex
>geneology and historiography.   There is a multitude of
>information to be communicated on these subjects.  Both
>subjects are also complicated by an intriguing and somewhat
>controversial life.  His history therefore also includes some
>fascinating myth and legend.  A real hero/villain
>historiography.
>
>Besides an active web-site, what types of computer interactive
>or other medias have people used, developed, or seen that might
>be able to convey such a large and complicated amount of information.
>Jim N.
>
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