Mapping the Past: The role interactivity plays in digital tourism
Research Question: Do interactives play a large role in online guided tours?
To promote interconnectivity I would like to introduce an online guided tour for the 100th year anniversary of Camp Kawanhee, connecting those who cannot be at the reunion to the camp, and promoting the historic milestone that the area is celebrating. The online guided tour would be centered on a map, providing a useful way for individuals to move about the space, and recognize areas from the past. The map would enable the experiencer to be taken through a digital tour, that allows visitors to look through photographs, audio, and archival material in the hopes of simulating an experience that reminds them of camp life. The map would look at both the past and present in an effort to simulate changes made over time. My research question centers on how these interactives play a large role in digital tourism, and how the material presented makes a strong personal connection between the “visitor” and the digital space, creating a more authentic and impactful experience.
You are going to do that map idea after all! Yay! I think this will turn out really well, I can't wait to be able to play around with the final product :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the question you picked too, how can something digital help facilitate a connection between "visitors" and a space. I know you're already a little worried about the feasibility of the map, but I think, if you end up having the time/resources, it would be cool to make it so that people could upload their own related media? Just a thought!