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The Truth about Bilingual Interpretation: Guest Post by Steve Yalowitz

Museum 2.0

I recently read the BERI report on bilingual labels in museums and was blown away by its findings. in Applied Social Psychology and has evaluated and researched informal learning experiences in museums and other visitor institutions for over 20 years. is a controversial topic, and the same is true in museums.

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Nonprofits Live: User-Generated Content Recap

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Goldman relied on user-generated content for Imagining Ourselves at the International Museum of Women. Prior to joining the Omidyar Network, Goldman spearheaded this award-winning project that asked young women around the world, "What defines your generation of women?" Asking for What You Want. Using Donor-Generated Content.

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Guest Post: Lessons Learned Designing a Mobile Game for Balboa Park

Museum 2.0

The goal was to design an audio tour for people who never do audio tours. GISKIN ANOMALY is now pretty much complete, getting good numbers, and winner of the silver MUSE award at AAM in the Games/Augmented Reality category. Lessons Learned 3: This is not a museum talking (what a relief!) And widely accessible.

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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Alternatively, you might combine a silent auction with a shop by allowing buyers to either purchase an item at a buy-it-now or have the item awarded to the highest bidder. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. 22) Awards ceremony. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Send a video or audio “thank you” through social media or email. Plaque or award. Name an award after them. This can include museums, archives, galleries, etc.

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Design for Social Engagement: Pointing at Exhibits

Museum 2.0

Today, we look inward for a how-to on one type of participatory design as applied to museum exhibits. The photos above were provided by Paul Martin of the Science Museum of Minnesota from their award-winning exhibition RACE. But in the museum, the distribution method is more personal.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.

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