Keynote presentation from Matthew Cock, Head of Web, British Museum
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3. “in the Cameronian belief that this
unapologetic multi-distractedness is a token of
cool, presentee-ist, super-modernity rather
than, as some educationalists argue, a sign of
flawed concentration and
disengagement, incivility and disrespect.”
Catherine Bennett, The Observer 13.05.2012
6. Motivation
• Social
• Intellectual
• Emotional
• Spiritual
7. Social
• Visitors see the Museum as an
enjoyable place to spend time with
friends and family
8. Statements: Social
• I am drawn to interesting buildings
• Its one of the major attractions in
London
• It is an enjoyable way to pass the time
• It is a nice place to spend time with
friends and family
9. Intellectual
• Visitors are keen to encourage their
children’s or their own interest and
knowledge. They may have a
professional, academic or personal
interest in the subject
10. Statements: Intellectual
• To encourage children’s interest in history
• To improve my own knowledge
• I have a personal interest in the subject
• I have an academic/professional interest
in the subject
11. Emotional
• Visitors want to experience what the
past was like, or they may have a
personal connection to the subject
matter.
12. Statements: Emotional
• To experience what the past was like
• For a strong sense of personal connection
or identity
• To have an emotionally moving
experience
• To see beautiful things in an attractive
setting
13. Spiritual
• Visitors are looking for creative
stimulation, quiet contemplation and
see museums as an opportunity to
escape and recharge their batteries