Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

There are many participatory kiosks that are functional black holes--visitors make videos or draw pictures or write stories, drop them in a slot, and. Imagine if Netflix encouraged people to rate movies but did not provide customized recommendations based on their ratings. Such participatory activities would be seen as a waste of time.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 16, 2007

I want to see more multi-person exhibits, more prompts for discussion about content, more tools to facilitate connecting wtih other visitors whose interests are similar or in some way useful to your own. Structure the space with a clear story (and commensurate rules). Tags: participatory museum visitors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

I personally want to move away from the metaphor of making movies of the computer screen to more shoulder-to-shoulder instructional media and perhaps something that is more participatory or for lack of a better word, social. Again, shows me the power of open content and open source thinking. Maybe it is more like moment capture.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 28, 2014

Now, NYSCI is experimenting in a new medium, with a very tough and adult content focus. I sat down with Eric Siegel, NYSCI’s Director and Chief Content Officer, to learn more about False Conviction. I was struck by how this is partly interactive, but within a structured, linear narrative. That’s not easy.

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