Learning Experience Design Announces Two Professional Development Workshops: Designing Experience-Based Exhibits Thursday, December 5, 2002 Hosted by the International Spy Museum Washington, DC Using Technology to Enhance Museum Experiences Friday, December 6, 2002 Hosted by the International Spy Museum Washington, DC Learning Experience Design will offers two professional development workshops that are focused on enhancing visitor experiences in exhibit environments. Overviews of workshop content and format are provided below. For a more detailed description and registration information, please email or call: Bob Russell Learning Experience Design [log in to unmask] (202) 661-8080 Designing Experience-Based Exhibits The first workshop, Designing Experience-Based Exhibits, will combine a practical introduction to learning theory with hands-on exercises and small group exhibit critiques in exhibit galleries. The workshop includes an overview of experience-based learning theories (Dewey, Piaget, Gardner, etc.), what this approach means for designing exhibit goals and outcomes, practical guidelines for designing exhibits that engage visitors in meaningful interaction, and a framework for evaluating visitors' experiences and relating this to outcomes. Each participant receives a manual containing the workshop content, a glossary, bibliographies and other resources, and additional readings. The workshop is conducted by Bob Russell (PhD, Developmental Psychology) of Learning Experience Design. Russell has taught developmental psychology at Georgetown University, directed two interactive museums, and consults on a broad range of informal learning projects. Using Technology to Enhance Museum Experiences This workshop is intended to give participants a framework to understand and evaluate the variety of technological applications available to museums today. The workshop will provide an overview of the terms, techniques, costs, and applications of technologies currently in use in various museum settings and learn about new technologies that are on the horizon. Participants will work in large and small groups to: Create a framework to discuss technologies and their museum applications; Explore types of technologies including audio, video, web-based technologies; Discuss design issues that may affect the success of the technology in an exhibit setting; Study visitor interface issues; and Discuss case studies of several museums that are renovating existing space or building new space to accommodate new technologies as exhibit enhancements and exhibits themselves. Participants will receive a workshop manual that will include an overview of key concepts, bibliography, resource list, and additional readings. The workshop will be conducted by Carol Bossert, Ph.D. (biotechnology) of CB Services. Bossert has held senior management positions in science centers and museums and currently consults on exhibit and program development. She has over fifteen years of experience in developing informal learning environments, exhibits, public programs, theater performances, hands-on activities, and interactive multimedia. Robert L. Russell Principal, Learning Experience Design, LLC Science Advisor, Self-Reliance Foundation Co-Editor, The Informal Learning Review [log in to unmask] informallearning.com (Informal Learning Review) selfreliancefoundation.org/accesohispano.org (202) 661-8080, office (202) 997-5539, cell phone (202) 364-8841, home office, evenings & weekends (202) 661-8017, fax 529 14th St., NW, Suite 740 Washington, DC 20015 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).