James A. Evans’s research while affiliated with University of Salford and other places

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Portable Computers & Interactive Multimedia: A New Paradigm for Interpreting Museum Collections
  • Conference Paper

June 1999

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Archives and Museum Informatics

James A. Evans

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Pat Sterry

This paper describes a GEMISIS doctoral research project nearing completion at the University of Salford, U.K. and offers some preliminary findings. The aim of the project was to design an interactive multimedia application for a portable computer in a museum setting, to assess the application as an aid to interpretation and to examine its impact on the visitor's understanding and enjoyment of the museum experience. It will discuss the introduction of portable computers into museum galleries, briefly describe the design and development process of the interactive multimedia application, review the methodology employed and provide a summary of preliminary findings.

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... With the increase of the participatory culture and ubiquitous technologies, "digital heritage" can incorporate a wide range of multimedia outlets and interactive technologies including audio guides, virtual and augmented reality but can also relate to public outreach communication tools such as social media. While audio guides only allow one channel of information with limited interaction for the museum visitor, interactive multimedia is an effective interpretative medium for museums that can add to existing interpretative techniques by fostering a culture of participation and providing interactive multi-sensory experiences (Evans & Sterry, 1999). The increasing use of virtual and augmented reality in museums and heritage sites since the last decade enables museums to supplement access to and interpretation of heritage sites allowing for a complete immersion experience while also promoting conservation of heritage (Ferguson, Harrison, & Weinbren, 2010). ...

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Gulag Heritage Conservation, Visualisation and Interpretation for Tourism Development: A Multi- Stakeholder Perspective
Portable Computers & Interactive Multimedia: A New Paradigm for Interpreting Museum Collections
  • Citing Conference Paper

  • June 1999

Archives and Museum Informatics

James A. Evans

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Pat Sterry