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             The integration of computer technology with  interpretation may be difficult to understand.  On one hand, interpretation is based on the meanings of cultural and natural resources, often intentionally disconnected from fast-paced modern civilization.  Visitors attend interpretive programs as part of their recreational experience, a chance to escape from society’s rushed lifestyle.  They can witness the utter beauty and power of nature, and immerse themselves in the culture of another place and time.  On the other hand, computer technology is based in the rigors of modern civilization.  As we push forward in the Information Age, these machines are becoming more and more important parts of our lives.  Computers provide us with mountains of information, but at the same time can isolate us from real experiences in a natural or cultural environment.

The ultimate goal of this project is to integrate these two seemingly dissimilar fields.  By reviewing existing literature, it becomes clear that interpretation and computer technology are related, and can provide immense benefits to students participating in interpretation classes at UWSP. 

The following sections introduce various works that are related to the Interpretive Computer Skills project. Please choose a topic below.

   Interpretation: "More Inspirational than Informational"

   Computer Technology: A Growing Necessity

   For Better or Worse: The Marriage of Computers and Interpretation

  Guidelines for Computer Education

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For More Information, contact:

Jim Buchholz
Schmeeckle Reserve
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
(715) 346-4992
jbuchhol@uwsp.edu

 

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