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Electronic Guidebook Research Project
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  How did we test the Guidebook’s use and effectiveness?  
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How did Explainers respond to Wi-Fi–enabled handhelds?
 
Once users have tried an exhibit, how can we encourage deeper exploration? A fundamental kind of content made available by the Guidebook provides users with information about how to make the most of the interactive exhibits: Exhibit experts can share their expertise so that users can discover the possibilities offered by the exhibit, and gain insight into the phenomena behind them.

< Exhibit developer Charles Sowers made these fascinating patterns at the Spinning Blackboard exhibit; underneath each image, users can find videos of the patterns being created and tips on how to make them.
 
^ Like a musical instrument, the "Humming Plates" exhibit can be difficult to use. So users can also try out different techniques for "playing" the exhibit-and then share what they've found.
 
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