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

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

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

what does a participatory platform look like?

what is social technology?
tools that enable people to create,
share, and connect with each other

what makes YouTube different?

who uses it?

what excites them?

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

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

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

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

and as things get easier,
users can depend on each other
old relationship new relationships
Authority is content provider Authority is platform provider

so how can you do it?
be an authority
be a participant
(or do both)

first, listen
find out where you are...

first, listen
find out where you are... and where your audience is

and decide what kind of relationship you want

personalized maps and “trails”
finding the way in that works for you

SMART STUDIO
querying the environment to find interpretative material

ON AIR
connecting with conceptual environments

museum without walls
museum giving away content for remix

global membership
connecting members via affinity, not geography

alternate reality games
museum as locus for shared narrative

visitors as exhibit contributors
museum as facilitator of community co-design

visitors as exhibit designers
virtual-to-real design

online and onsite communities
museum as hub of community activity

discussion
what are your greatest needs?
what assets do you want to build on?
what new relationships will you seek?
all slides and links are here: http://newharmony.wik.is