Beyond the Screen: Narrative mapping as a tool for evaluating a mixed-reality science museum exhibit

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2009

Abstract

This article describes the authors' work as formative evaluators of a mixed-reality science museum installation, Journey with Sea Creatures. Looking beyond the focal point of the screen to the spatial and temporal surroundings of the exhibit, the authors employed a technique they call retrospective narrative mapping in conjunction with sustained on-site observations, follow-up interviews with museum visitors, and the development of personas to better understand the user experience in multimodal informal learning environments. © 2009 Taylor & Francis.

Publication Title

Technical Communication Quarterly

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