Web 2.U
A blog about all things web (and occasional museum stuff too).
From local to ubiquitous: online producers and museum outreach
The opportunities offered by the web are forcing some museums to rethink how they provide content. Museum professional Irene Rubino interviews Michael Hugill about an emerging museum profession: the online producer.
Frogs Field Guide – deciding on a platform
When developing the Frogs Field Guide we planned to build the app for both iOS and Android platforms. As we delved deeper into scoping the project, however, we decided to focus the first build of the application on the iOS platform. Here's why...
Frogs Field Guide – Explore frogs!
The Museum’s new Frogs Field Guide app – out now – has some great features, creating a unique experience for those interested in discovering more about frogs. Read on to Explore frogs!
Introducing our Frogs Field Guide
We are very excited to announce our brand new Frogs Field Guide mobile application!
Developing rich media for museums: a way forward?
Rich media (i.e. video) is fast becoming a key way to present museum content both onsite, online and via mobile. How can this work in a manageable and structured way?
Should museums be more like magazines?
Is the magazine approach to content production a useful model for museums?
Promos, exhibitions and happy holidays
We have been checking out some of the clever promos and e-cards from our colleagues. Here's a range of cool ones...
Responsive Web Design and Museums
Is responsive design the next big thing for the web? What does this mean for museum websites and app development?
Indigenous Communities and the Digital Realm
What could the digital space do for Indigenous communities asks Phil Gordon?
Twitter Stream
Discover that you might "dig" archaeology today! It's @archaeologyweek http://t.co/8Iv1Jaa5
"I'm not sure I understand what you're asking but I think the answer is no" #thingsmuseumcolleaguessay
You're right @melissagraf label diversity might match actual biodiversity. Could make for a great global archival design exhibition!
It certainly was International Museum Day for the University of Georgia students and faculty we just gave a tour to!
Our Red Cuttlefish is having a prawn lunch, what are you having? http://t.co/KpS8uaMR
Feeling it yet? RT @guardianeco: Australasia has hottest 60 years in a millennium, scientists find http://t.co/XiQr7nAY
Great news for international museum day! http://t.co/8XGoXCqV
Happy International museum day! Why not celebrate by visiting the Australian museum this weekend
MT @Brooks_Rob: But the hottest talk in town tonight will be @Janemccredie on The Science of Gender - Australian Museum http://t.co/vc7KuHnQ
MT @museumcomedy: If in Sydney check out Deep Oceans exhibition coming to @austmus! More info here: http://t.co/joz7J9T2 #deepoceans
