Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2010

One of the questions that comes up most frequently when I talk with folks about participation is: what should we do with the things that visitors create? This question is a byproduct of the reality that most participatory projects have poorly articulated value. The collective outcome (a cool music video) is clear.

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Participatory Music Project Video 48

Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

It is what it sounds like: a book of original sheet music, beautifully designed and complemented with artwork and text. There are many artistic projects that offer a template for participation, whether a printed play, an orchestral score, or a visual artwork that involves an instructional set (from community murals to Sol LeWitt).

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Participatory Arts Music Learning 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

I’m preparing for a webinar and with any training I begin the instructional design with surveying participants to understand their level, learning goals, and attitudes about the subject matter. Even asking direct questions doesn’t result in replies. Use Participatory Research Techniques To Discover Engagement Topics.

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Social Media Headline Media Social 101

Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2009

I’ve long admired Improv Everywhere , the NYC-based participatory public art group. The MP3 experiment is an exercise in following instructions. The recording starts with two and a half minutes of music without talking. He explains that you will have to follow his instructions to have “the most pleasant afternoon together.”

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Instruction Instructional Nicaragua Experiment 21

Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. A few simple questions can help you craft a quick blurb for your site or an email that the mother can tweak and send: How did the class help you? If a picture of an angry cat can get 4.5 How did it help your child? Make it easy.

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Arts Story Org Personal 37

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 7, 2008

I watched many entertaining shorts featuring students explaining exhibits to the beat of popular and illegally uploaded music. is a more powerful question than “What do you think?” But what if you asked questions instead? Or a specific question or idea about how to do it well? What do you want?”

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Museum Teen Second Life Discussion 20