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Beginning to Measure Meaning in Museum Experiences

May 28, 2020 / Dimensions / By

By Susie Wilkening From Dimensions May/June 2015 There are many lenses through which we can measure the value of a museum experience. There is the satisfaction factor: Did visitors have a good time? Were they engaged? Do they want to return? There are learning outcomes: Did visitors learn something new? How much did they learn? …

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How do you envision 3D printing finding a place in science centers and museums? Do you already use or have plans for 3D printing?

May 28, 2020 / Dimensions / By

This is an extended discussion of the question that appeared in the Viewpoints department of the May/June 2015 issue of Dimensions magazine.   “. . . 3D printing and design can electrify various literacies and creative capacities of children in accordance with the spirit of the interconnected, information-based world.” —V. Kostakis, V. Niaros, and C. …

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