Can you explain a little bit more about how the paddles will be used? Will they be held by the costumed interpreters? Handed to guests? Who is the target audience for the paddles? Adults? Children (what age)? Multi-generational families? Have you asked your visitors what kind of augmented experience they would like? What's the role of the interpreter when interacting with guests? What kinds of conversations are they having?
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Amber Parham
Museum Educator/Performer
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver CO
Original Message:
Sent: 11-28-2016 08:37 AM
From: Mark Howell
Subject: Interpretive paddles in outdoor historic sites
We will be piloting the use of interpretive paddles as a means of augmenting costumed interpretation in a farm site, military encampment, and church. We'd explored the use of shin-height signage but are thinking that hand-held paddles with info may be the way to go. If you have thoughts or experiences to share, we'd appreciate your insights.
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Mark Howell
Director of Education
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Williamsburg VA
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