Designing interactive videodisc-based museum exhibits: A case study

Hirumi, Atsusi; Savenye, Wilhelmina C.; Allen, Brockenbrough S.

doi:10.1007/bf02298170

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“…Morrissey (1991) underlined that the novelty of interactive devices (i.e., the mingling of sound, color, and motion) could pull the visitors' attention away from the content of an exhibit. As stated by Hirumi, Savenye, and Allen (1994), effectiveness of sound, video, and animation were very appealing to visitors at the San Diego Natural History Museum. As stated by Hirumi, Savenye, and Allen (1994), effectiveness of sound, video, and animation were very appealing to visitors at the San Diego Natural History Museum.…”

Section: Perception Of Terminal Use In Exhibitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Binder's (1992, p. 10) comments are akin to Morrissey when she reported: "don't use technology because it is a new buzz word and remember too many bells and whistles can confuse more visitors rather than enhance their museum experience." As stated by Hirumi, Savenye, and Allen (1994), effectiveness of sound, video, and animation were very appealing to visitors at the San Diego Natural History Museum.…”

Section: Perception Of Terminal Use In Exhibitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Usability of Interactive Computers in Exhibitions: Designing Knowledgeable Information for Visitors

Bernier

2003

Journal of Educational Computing Research

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This article investigates three types of content presentation (video documentary, computerized dictionary, and games) within interactive computer use at the Quebec Museum of Civilization. The visitors' viewpoint is particularly relevant for interface designing outcomes, since they argued that terminals require specific content display for disseminating information in the museum. We have identified five factors: 1) effortless knowledge; 2) sorted navigational paths; 3) exhaustiveness of topics; 4) combined audio and video media as first means; and 5) the quiz as a primary source of presentation. As first insight, terminals in exhibitions are perceived as multipurpose tools giving direct access to a wider selection of content, although it was shown that computer literate individuals have experienced problems to gain information, because of the content presentation and ergonomics. In addition, the commands provided did not properly assist visitors. Exhibit interface designers should build a "generic model interface" that best corresponds to the know-how of casual users, in order to avoid an arbitrary perusal of contents.

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Section: Perception Of Terminal Use In Exhibitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Perception Of Terminal Use In Exhibitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%