Open Forum

Dear Colleagues,

I am looking for possible co-presenters for AAM 2017 to present on the subject of interpretive technologies in museums. Below are possible topics I can contribute. Please contact me if you have an interest in crafting a proposal.

• Institutional Digital Strategy development
• Virtual Access Tour  - employing universal and ADA design guidelines to create an accessible Virtual Tour
• Interpretive technologies, defining and making distinctions between platforms
• App development research approaches - creating a plan for development and implementation

Hi Mark,

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Allison Clark

allisonclarkford@gmail.com 

Mark, I'd be very happy to participate in this discussion. Ford's is in the midst of a project to create a mobile interpretive solution for our huge student groups visitorship. It's an element of the digital strategy we presented in May 16's conference, and we'll be working aggressively on it throughout the coming year. We're also in the early planning stages for an augmented reality interpretive solution for the outside areas of our site. Let me know if you'd like to talk further, and include David McKenzie at dmckenzie at fords dot org, since I'll be away for most of the next two weeks. 

Mark et al.

I might be interested. We've developed an open source storytelling platform at Mia, and digital interpretation is at the forefront of the museum strategy to engage audiences and deepen relationships. See recent presentations:

http://www.slideshare.net/dhegley/digital-storytelling-innovative-approaches-to-engagement

http://www.slideshare.net/dhegley/digital-storytelling-at-mia

- Douglas

Hi Mark -

These are some really great ideas for panels and my colleagues and I would love to participate. We work as app/audio developers in the museum space - with projects on multiple platforms and with multiple audiences (including ADA, with a recent project being redefining the experience for Deaf visitors at Alcatraz).  We also provide training materials for small museums to create their own tours, using our learning from larger museums. So, I'm sure we can find a great topic to co-present on.

A bit about myself - In addition to my work at Antenna, I'm also a PhD candidate in museum technology, focusing on how museums interact with online communities, so your interest in distinctions between platforms sounds most interesting! 

Looking forward to speaking with you! 

Ps - my email is bmoskowitz@antennainternational.com