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A unique scheme - led by researchers at The University of Manchester - will allow the public to provide insight into the rich cultural and scientific heritage of one the country's best loved museums. Dr Drew Whitworth, from The School of Education, will lead the project to bring MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester) online content to Mancunians by using social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The MOSI Ambient Learning Open Network Group - known as MOSI-ALONG - funded by JISC, a national body which awards grants to innovative technology projects in higher education, launches at the museum today (11 April). It is a collaboration between the School of Education, Mimas, a Centre of Excellence based at The University of Manchester, the Learning Skills Employment Network and MOSI. In late September, the team will organise a 'My MOSI showcase festival' in which prizes will be awarded to the members of the public who have produced the best online content as a result of their involvement with the project. "Twenty years ago, Manchester became the UK's first Information City, with community groups being offered free access to the Internet, at the time a relatively new and untried phenomenon,” explained Dr Whitworth an expert in information and digital literacy. He said: "Our new project brings together local institutions to continue this tradition of innovative uses of information and communications technologies to enhance Manchester's rich cultural and scientific heritage.
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