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Tom, Paul, Jim. Fred, and Jocelyn group Notes From Anne

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Tom, Paul, Jim. Fred, and Jocelyn group Notes From Anne

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Tom - if we get the vaccine it will help a whole lot and people will return to normal activities, pandemic vaccine may be like the flue shot Everyone on the group agree that people with younger children will come back to the Museum, vaccine is the only thing that will bring people back to our Museums. With the pandemic many people will have appreciation for science because of the vaccine. The group believe that virtual learning should be a hybrid of learning. Added value to current DP offering would be an idea of using online tool to add to in-person continuing learning after leaving the Museum. It was reiterated that after in-person eLearning will keep the fire lit for continuous interest and engagement with DP. The believe that there will be a surge in attendance after pandemic in late fall and DP should start planning for staffing support and deployment. Strong support for to incorporate social networking with Science on the Rock

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Doug, Alfred, Brian Leary, Charlie, Stephanie in the group - Notes from Tiff

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Doug, Alfred, Brian Leary, Charlie, Stephanie in the group - Notes from Tiff

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(Brian - still happening so not sure they know yet), Doug mentioned that Bryan Delaney mentioned a year ago that we needed to make sure that we had virtual experiences and needed to put more into that.  Charlie, his oldest is in 1st grade, has to be proactive in kids development and education can't outsource it to the schools.   Digital piece is really important going forward; however, the digital space is so crowded, everyone is doing something online and we need to protect the physical experience in the physical space, it sets us apart even if its not your first choice to do today.  Alfred, J, K, 1st, 3rd and 8th graders, he lets the kids go on you tube and does not really monitor them.  Alfred, from the medical side, kids may be the last ones to get vaccinated.  He was at home last week with the kids and it was a living hell, his 8th grader's curriculum almost did him in.  We have all of this physical space so we need to do something like personalized bookings? important to stay creative?  Brian, the experience is the more important than the brick and mortar. The Air and Space museum in DC cemented the experience for him, he still remembers the smell in the carpet and the marks on the shuttle from the flight.  The Great Acceleration leading the the Great Migration pent up energy into the roaring 2020s.  Doug spoke about the Optimist space and employees encouraged to work in that space and get used to the experience and don't want to return to their older buildings or their plants.  Different perspectives that everyone has, huge need for supporting the kids who are getting left behind.  Some children are falling through the cracks and it is only getting worse.

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"hangover effect"

Some adults may enjoy staying home; how do we get them to come back in person?

How can we play a role

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Some parents will say they have become more proactive with their child's education.

Digital content is overcrowded.  How do we elevate the experience we provide by leveraging our Museums/unique venues?

How do we support the children being left behind?

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Parents are realizing the effectiveness of remote learning.

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People will be excited to get back in person events.  Is there a way for connections to continue virtually?

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Group 2 - Social Justice, Political Movements, Environment

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Group 2 - Social Justice, Political Movements, Environment

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What impact will the other societal changes have on our museum experiences or the ways in which our community sees Discovery Place?

The changes in public policy shifting to environmental or climate positions will make information about these issues more relevant and timely. Position DP as a leader in science communication around these topics (Aditya)

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Bryan - doesn't want to "go back" to life like before.  Likes simpler life.  Lindsay - doesn't want to go to large group gatherings/parties.  Sees DPN being critical since there will be so much opportunity to do things outside.  She has reconnected with doing more outside and doesn't see that going away.  Laura - doesn't think she will commute as much anymore.  She's saving 90 minutes of commute time, but that has been consumed by work and she's working harder than ever before...but feels she has spaces in her day that she can be more accommodating to do something she is interested.  More hours of the day where you could engage someone.  Luther - is ready to hit the road.  He's tired of being in CLT.  Group - no one is taking time off and filling their personal needs.  Most people are burned out on virtual.  Will still log in for high quality content, but there is no shortage of options so hard to be competitive.  All of them really miss travel....

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How do we connect to the Mark Roper followers and remain economically viable?  Bryan said you need scale and you could generate revenue if you can deliver the content.  Then Luther described something similar to Emily at the Field as an idea (an engaging person providing virtual content)

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People are more aware of health and how every day actions can play a role in human health. (Aditya)

Will people go to work or public outings if they are sick?

Implementing increases in attendance - will that lead to confidence, interactive parts in the museum will those transform to more viewing experiences like dinosaurs, level of perceived cleanliness to bring confidence and comfort. We should be leading the way as a science institution in how to keep people safe. (Nazy).

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Importance of having safe indoor spaces - HVAC, lighting, sounds, ventilation.  People will be cautious of the safety of indoor spaces.

Focus on topics that are related to the pandemic that will be top of mind -- keeping things cold (vaccine), vaccine development, science behinds virus'.

Inspire youth of our country to get into medicine.

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Keep the fire lit on e-learning even when people go back to in person activities

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Spoke positively about online learning for engagement. Kids are now tech savvy and don't need her help to log on and engage if they want.  Laura struggles with that one of the greatest parts about DP is being physically there.  Challenge to replicate that in the home. Laura agreed that her kids did not like doing "sports" online.

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Said 11 year old had a breakdown yesterday regarding virus.  And is bringing statistics to his parents to try and understand.  Said kids like online engagements where they can somehow "build together"...but hates when it's too forced...like trying to do basketball drills online....but likes when it is natural. Bryan's 6 year old loves Mark Roper...but isn't interested in the stay at home science. How do we bridge the gap between that type of content and what we are offering to capture these kids?

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Group 2 - Resurgence of Pre-Covid Activities

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Group 2 - Resurgence of Pre-Covid Activities

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IMAX, how we present as an educational opportunity within the museum - feel we should be ready for that.

Combination of high-tech and high-touch experiences. People have become used to experiencing things digitally more and more. We should use the digital platform to complement our physical experiences within the museums. Bring these two behaviors together to build a stronger experience. (Aditya)

Multi-modal opportunities, offerings for different preferences, the way in which we engage may continue to change. The workplace has fundamentally changed for good. This will hold true for formal and informal education. (Rick)

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Use to go to DP to kill time with kids, but now don't want to go anywhere inside.  Changes how they view the "why" they go to the museum.  Still interested but interest doesn't outweigh pandemic fear. Lindsay feels everything needs to be touchless. Lindsay described doing virtual outreach classes/assembly (not knowing if we are doing it).

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The desire to have virtual or digital experiences will persist after C19.

Possibly more learning will continue to take place within the home. (Nazy)

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Group is still discussing board diversity and having an educator on the board...but questioning how easy it would be for them to participate given their schedule.  Recommendation is that the advisory board could have a meeting time that could be more accommodating.  (SB)

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Outdoors and nature are more desirable right now, DPN is going to be in a great position. (Rich Campbell)

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Touch exhibits, cautious approach, extending to the way children interpret what's safe. Probably a chance for providing context especially with the proliferation of information access and the volume of information.

Digital/Online vs In Person experiences especially when combined, have to be careful to "force" any experience.

How to engage schools/school groups? Provide support for teachers while also providing additional programming that does not fall on the teacher's shoulders.

Bryan's kids enjoy Mark Roper on YouTube, how could DP produce something similar.

How will adults want to engage?  Most likely will not go back to the way it was, pace of activity, type of activity (large group),

Outdoor experiences could sustain interest and demand spike resulting from the pandemic.

Schedules are possibly more flexible which means non-traditional hours may be more attractive.