Software

So after meeting with my supervisors I was told to try and gather what information I could on the software I was planning to do my project on.

I was really interested in Layar and seeing what it could do, however there is a chance that there may be in adds if i choose to do it, but i think it is a small price to pay for a seriously helpful tool.

I now plan to slightly alter my project. Since an interactive screen on the wall isnt really possible, I am thinking that I can bring in the idea of an app. Using a tablet or phone, I am hoping to use they camera as a sort of way to see information that will be displayed on the wall. The idea will be that you are holding up a magnifying glass to try and uncover what happened in the past.

I really think this is the direction I want to go in, hopefully my supervisors think so tomorrow!

Archives in Kings Hospital

I went out to Kings Hospital to meet Andrew the archivist of the school about their records on the 1916 rising. He was more than helpful about the whole thing and even helped me with trying to contact St Peters hospital for more information. However, I told him that I couldnt go too heavy on the research I was gathering since I was trying to teach Primary School children.

Andrew read me some accounts he had online and let me freely look at the books, having already told me the ones to search for. I was allowed to even look at the originals, which was amazing holding the manuscripts (in white gloves of course!)

The only thing that is having a bit of difficulty on my project now is the software. It turns out that it actually cant do touchscreen through a projector, however I hope to discuss it on Friday and come up with a solution

Here are the photos that I was able to take: