British Museum Audio Guides unit 5, 1.1

Audio guides at the British Museum                                                                          07/12/16

Audio guides at the British Museum are used to give information to people that do not have an idea of what they are looking at or what the item is.

what is an audio guide 
An auido guide is a handheld device which provides recorded information for visitors touring a museum, gallery, or other place of interest.

advantages

1. Gets the attention of the participants
2. Easy to follow
3. Participants feel more engaged
4. Helps keep mistakes at a minimum

Disadvantages

1. Its easier to lose focus
2. Requires a well designed presentation or material.
3. Participants might pay more attention to the graphics than the audio .

Pick object stops as you explore, or follow themed tours that highlight the connections between objects. The audio guide keeps track of what you see and creates a digital souvenir of your visit.