Design and implementation of an educational technology for a historic home

摘要

Rhodes Hall, a turn-of-the-century home in Atlanta, Georgia, occupies a significant place in the cultural heritage of the South. Using the iterative design process, we have broken down the design space of Rhodes Hall and found ways to implement useful technologies. Methods of data collection include research, interviews, monitoring tours, and other techniques. Based on this data, we have designed a prototype for an educational software package. The software will improve the quality and experience of learning for middle school students visiting the historic home. Beginning January 2001, we will revise and implement the design, carrying out formative and summative evaluations of the software.