tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413859679785421437.post4097636773574932250..comments2023-08-23T11:51:08.204-04:00Comments on Live Interpretation: HANDS-ON ENGAGEMENTDale Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181940613798668092noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413859679785421437.post-64251445941377459682010-09-17T13:38:55.197-04:002010-09-17T13:38:55.197-04:00Steve,
Good point. You are absolutely correct. T...Steve, <br /><br />Good point. You are absolutely correct. The examples all came from respondents to listservs, and I had expected more examples for adults. Like you, I have found adults to be just as receptive, if not more, to relevant hands-on opportunities. When doing design of experiences or training of staff for adult programming, I always include hands-on or minds-on information.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />DaleDale Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181940613798668092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413859679785421437.post-49980625908272863202010-09-16T13:27:16.245-04:002010-09-16T13:27:16.245-04:00Great blog--and some fantastic ideas!
Most of the...Great blog--and some fantastic ideas!<br /><br />Most of the examples this time seemed to be focused on kids and school groups, so I want to point out that hands-on (and minds-on) engagement can also work wonders with adults... and not just inside historic buildings.<br /><br />For instance, I do walking tours through historic neighborhoods, and storytelling programs at libraries, and even the occasional bus tour--all traditionally "hands-off" settings. <br /><br />But when I can hand around a photograph, or pull out a reproduction of an artifact (or even just a representation to give them the idea), or set up a little display table next to the podium, and suddenly there's a hands-on moment they didn't expect? Kids aren't the only ones who perk up.Steve Andersonhttp://www.greattaleslive.comnoreply@blogger.com