Tag Archives: Penn Museum

Participant Observation

“Participant observation” is a common research method in anthropology and can be applied to many other fields, such as design. Its goal as a research strategy is to gain intimate familiarity with a group of individuals by becoming immersed in … Continue reading

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Virtual Curator

As part of the new additions in line for Penn Museums galleries, the this Virtual Curator project places video feeds within the Meso-American gallery. Visitors will be greeted by Simon Martin, research specialist in the American section, on an interactive … Continue reading

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Visual Highlights Tours for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Taken from Penn Museum Blog- Author: Amy Ellsworth We just finished taping the American Sign Language (ASL) Tours for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired with SignWorld TV. The video tour features actor and comedian CJ Jones signing in the galleries. … Continue reading

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Lecture Series

iTunes University Download archival footage, illustrated lectures, videos, podcasts and more on Penn’s iTunes University site. Travel the World in a Day Rome the Eternal City From its founding more than 2,800 years ago, Rome has become known as an … Continue reading

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Understanding Penn Museum

The first step in understanding the human factors that apply here at Penn Museum is understanding the space. The task:  Describe through photography and text the experience of multiple users, mapping their journey with precision, identifying decision points or … Continue reading

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Red-tailed Hawk Visits Penn Museum

The other day we were fortunate enough to be visited by a fledgling red-tailed hawk! The red-tailed hawk quickly drew attention from visitors, staff, and security. A few photos taken by visitors, featuring cameos with Mr Hawky, were shot before … Continue reading

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