It is obvious that the movement of visitors via the use of moving walkways is o ne method utilized in high volume areas. Thinking after I wrote the question I vaguely recall Sea World using this format in their Shark tank tunnel. What I was hoping for when I brought up the question was for some comments o n the impact this may have on the outcome of such a visit. I have seen no evaluative work done on this. Intuitivelly I woul d surmise that the educational/learning value of the exhibit may be seriously r educed. Visitors no longer get to linger and read and view and socialize in fr ont of the exhibit. Keeping people moving is important in some circumstances b ut I would surmise that there is something lost in the experience by glancing i n passing at objects. I wonder what the speed of these walkways is related to the research findings on time viewing an exhibit is. Also I wonder if the exhi bits are organizd in such a way to sequentially build a viewers understanding q uickly as they move in a certain direction. Anyway just some thoughts ************************************************************************* * Jim Ellis, Assistant Director * * Overseas Studies * * Office of International Studies and Programs * * P.O. Box 113225, 123 Tigert Hall Telephone: (904) 392-6356 * * UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Fax: (904) 392-5575 * * GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32611 Internet: [log in to unmask] * *************************************************************************