Factors affecting the use and outcomes of interactive science exhibits in community settings

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Factors affecting the use and outcomes of interactive science exhibits in community settings

This article reports an investigation into the use of 12 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Interactive Science Exhibits, borrowed by two community venues—a regional Hall of Fame and a metropolitan Library—as part of a science center's outreach program. Data were generated through interviews with venue staff...

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Main Authors:	Rennie, Leonie, Evans, Rosemary, Mayne, Fiona, Rennie, Susan
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 2010
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3734

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