Designs for learning - Destiny

      I really enjoyed reading about the Exploratorium and related to a lot of their statements in the article by Sue Allen. Specifically, I found a quote in the section about different learning styles. It reads, "Specifically, staff at the Boston Museum of Science modified a hall of dioramas based on universal design principles, with the goals of making the subject matter intellectually and physically accessible, and finding new methods for allowing participation by visitors regardless of their special needs (Davidson, 1991)"
   
    This quote stuck out to me because it really hit on the importance of how every visitor is different and they approach each exhibit in a new light. As an informal learning museum, it is our job to have many access points on our exhibits and trained staff that can bring that visitor to the next level of their learning by personalizing and enhancing their experiance.

    Personally, on the floor, I think about this all the time. You never know the guest's preferred learning style, background knowledge, or how they will respond to a stranger. I see this specifically at the program carts since there are so many aspects. For example, they all have audio and visual learning aspects; however, the mystery tubes incorporate the whiteboards that allow the guest to supplement the verbal discussion of their ideas with a drawing to visualize their thoughts. I think this is crucial so that guests have a chance to really encapsulate their plan or ideas. All in all, no matter the guest's prior knowledge or accessibility, the MOXI does a great job of allowing all people to have an enriched experience of learning.