Skip to main content
COMMUNITY:
Peer-reviewed article

Computers in Exhibit Settings

January 1, 1991 | Exhibitions
This paper describes ways that computers currently are used (and misused) in museums as interpretive support devices and the potential role computers can play in museums to improve the quality of visitor attention, involvement, and learning. Where and when computers can productively serve interpretive functions are discussed. However, it is pointed out that computers are not always cost-effective. Printed text with imbedded questions, interactive labels, and other nonelectronic methods often serve these functions as well or better than computers. References for follow-up study are included.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • C. G. Screven
    Author
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1064-5578
    Publication Name: Visitor Studies
    Volume: 3
    Number: 1
    Page Number: 130
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

    If you would like to edit a resource, please email us to submit your request.