Here at Nottingham Museums we have installed a computer-based
interactive interpretation in our art gallery. We looked into the
business of large trackers balls and other devices hoping to find
something robust enough to withstand the rigours of the gallery and also
useable by people with limited movement. Abilitynet on
http://www.abilitynet.co.uk is a good place to start.
BUT in the event we didn't go for any of these but for a touch screen
instead. Although not the cheapest option it is a very good one. Easy to
use, very robust and reliable. Also the visitors using it report that
there is a much more direct involvement in the presentation on screen
because, well, they are actually touching it, not doing it remotely via
a mouse or tracker ball. Another plus is that with no computer, pointing
device or keyboard visible it doesn't look like a computer and so isn't
off-putting to technophobes.
For a copy of an evaluation of our interactive - with pictures - or a
friendly chat please contact;
Denny Plowman
Nottingham City Museums
tel: 0115 915 3690
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-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Bentley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 02 March 2000 13:56
To: GEM; MCG
Subject: Tracker balls for use in gallery interactives
Hi
Has anybody any sources for robust tracker balls for use in gallery
interactive. Preferably with out buttons, I have seen them in use often
but
am having trouble sourcing them.
Thanks
Alan
Alan Bentley
mda Outreach Manager
01943 464997
Advice Point 01223 366097
www.mda.org.uk
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