Source materials and books are other forms of low tech which can be used effectively. High tech needs to be considered as a new way of learning and as one of the various ways to reach a diverse audience. Technology should be adapted to different age levels and skills. How parents interact with children is an important aspect to consider. The Tech Museum produces a document about taking kids to museums and is available on the Tech's Department of Education Web site.
Technology can be a link between the past, present, and future.
Technology is important to museums outside of exhibitions. A Web page can be the place to introduce the museum and its programs, prepare visitors, and reach a wider audience. Museums should remember that the use of technology needs to be mission driven. Something for museums to consider is the development of a technology philosophy for how and when technology will be used in the museum. This enables the museum to make a clear decision which can be easily communicated among the staff, the Board, and the public.