MuseWeb 2020 Conference
Overview
We attended the MuseWeb 2020 conference, which was happening virtually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We took part in an app critique session where leaders in the museum field evaluate and critique technology-based projects. We also wrote the paper "Designing CLIO, An Open-Source Toolkit for Museum Pop-Up Digital Interactives"[1] that was peer reviewed prior to publication.
Sections
Demonstration
We used a virtual kiosk hosted on our private web servers to make the CLIO interface available for demonstration remotely. This page allowed the user to change the virtual kiosks dimensions and preview different usage modes, such as Facilitator Mode, Exhibit Mode and Activity Mode. During our allotted time, we displayed a pre-recorded demonstration video and were available to answer questions.
Critique Session
In a separate session, CLIO was live demonstrated to museum professionals who took turns providing insight and critiques. Feedback largely focused on the need for how-to guides and examples of the types of content you can create with the toolkit.
Peer Review
Peer reviews for "Designing CLIO, An Open-Source Toolkit for Museum Pop-Up Digital Interactives" noted that the paper can be technical at parts, limiting its audience. Terminology was clearly expressed and understandable. There were questions about preliminary evaluation instruments and results of the project because the paper describes the project but not results. It is noted that it is currently in its preliminary stages.
