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participatory learning and the future of the Atheneum nina simon, museum 2.0

Participatory Atheneum

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This presentation was given to the Historic New Harmony staff and associates on March 13, 2009. They are working on strategic plans for the future of their visitor center (the Atheneum).

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participatory learningand the future of the

Atheneum

nina simon, museum 2.0

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the outline

what is participatory learning

why I care (and I think you should too)

how to incorporate it into the Atheneum

all slides and links are here: http://newharmony.wik.is

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What is participatory learning?

constructivist learning theory

atomized, on-demand content

relevance to personal experience

emphasis on interpersonal exchange

engagement in niche communities

multi-platform engagement

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what does a participatory platform look like?

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what is social technology?

tools that enable people to create, share, and connect with each other

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what makes YouTube different?

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who uses it?

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what excites them?

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the Web isn’t necessary, but it makes some things easier

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the Web isn’t necessary, but it makes some things easier

easier to publish easier to distribute

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the Web isn’t necessary, but it makes some things easier

easier to access easier to track

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the Web isn’t necessary, but it makes some things easier

zine blog

radio show podcast

group project wiki

word of mouth ratings-enabled site

address book social network

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and as things get easier,users can depend on each other

old relationship new relationships

Authority is content provider Authority is platform provider

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so how can you do it?

be a participant

be an authority

(or do both)

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first, listen

find out where you are...

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first, listen

find out where you are... and where your audience is

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and decide what kind of relationship you want

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personalized maps and “trails”

finding the way in that works for you

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SMART STUDIOquerying the environment to find interpretative material

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ON AIRconnecting with conceptual environments

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museum without walls

museum giving away content for remix

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global membership

connecting members via affinity, not geography

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alternate reality games

museum as locus for shared narrative

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visitors as exhibit contributors

museum as facilitator of community co-design

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visitors as exhibit designers

virtual-to-real design

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online and onsite communities

museum as hub of community activity

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discussion

all slides and links are here: http://newharmony.wik.is

what are your greatest needs? what assets do you want to build on? what new relationships will you seek?