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Byrnes Health Education Center

York, Pennsylvania

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BEGINNING THE JOURNEY

Reception welcomes visitors and sets the tone for the learning experience.

The Byrnes Health Education Center is designed as a series of stand-alone ‘theaters’ and a STEM Lab. Tutors use audiovisual and interactive technologies to teach specific healthcare topics from a series of programs for different age groups.

Schools or other groups book their session in advance. When visitors arrive, they enter through a lounge where they encounter a large LCD panel that displays the Byrnes Health Education logo and heart. Visitors first register at reception and listen to a brief introduction before moving to one or more theaters for their lessons.

A common feature of all theaters is the ‘Body Monitor’. Instructors use this large, touch-enabled exhibit as a teaching tool, which then becomes a beacon for engagement and fun as children interact with the content. 

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EXPLORING NUTRITION AND FITNESS

Introducing the importance of making healthy nutrition and fitness choices.  

The ‘Body Monitor in this theater introduces the concept of fitness with a large touch-enabled exhibit that illustrates the human muscle structure.

To demonstrate those muscles in action, children watch images of fitness activities projected onto the ‘Fitness Wheel’ while tutors encourage them to copy the activities.

Children explore the ‘Heart Pump’, a model of the human heart with two interactive touchscreens that demonstrate the effect of exercise on the heart. 

To explain the importance of nutrition for fitness and health, the ‘Fuel for the Day’ exhibit features a fridge with an opening door that reveals an interactive touch screen displaying healthy food choices.

All theaters feature ceiling-mounted audio, monitors for PowerPoint presentations and a video conference monitor for students viewing lessons remotely. 

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION

Teaching children the problems of substance abuse.

This theater educates children on the problems and risks of substance abuse and how they can deal with the offer of harmful substances.

Here, the ‘Body Monitor’ displays a ‘Mind Controller’ with touch functionality that enables children to explore the effects of substance abuse. As children select a substance to explore, a series of color-coded images on the ‘controller’ light up to show the level of risk.

The ‘Brain Impacts Explorer’ gives children a more detailed picture of the risks. A 3D brain sculpture with projection-mapped images demonstrates the impact of substances on the brain.

‘Under pressure’ is an interactive display that guides children through the reasons for avoiding substances and explains how to refuse offers of different harmful substances. 

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

A fun interactive way to learn about human development and hygiene.

This theater introduces the importance of hygiene to growing children as part of their development.  The touch-enabled ‘Body Monitor’ greets children with a friendly ‘Good morning’, while audio, video and interactivity help them explore the importance of hygiene.

The hygiene theme continues with a physical bathroom basin and mirror that incorporates an interactive touchscreen to demonstrate, washing, shaving and other bathroom activities.

Next to the basin is a human torso displaying where a range of hygiene products are used. The products in this interactive display light up when children select the right product.

The ‘MicUp’ experience allows children to understand how their voice changes as they develop. As they speak into the mic, a wheel on the screen displays a change in tone and audio level.

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INTERACTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION

Engaging health education for a digital generation.

Byrnes Health Education Center uses interactive technologies to create an active engaging environment where visitors can learn through participation. 

ACCESSIBLE HEALTH EDUCATION

Interactivity designed for every visitor.

Byrnes Health Education Center was designed to encourage children of all ages and abilities to learn more about health in a fun, engaging way. 

GENERAL HEALTH

Interactives and projection help children make sense of the senses.  

This theater explores the body’s senses.

The theme of the ‘Body Monitor’ is ‘Making Sense’. Children can use touch functionality to learn about the five senses and their relation to the brain.

Two large-scale models use AV technology to allow children to explore senses in more detail. A model head displays sensitive areas of the head. Each area of the head is linked to matching interactive images on the Body Monitor.

A giant 3D mouth illustrates the concept of sensitivity. On the adjacent wall, content from a ceiling-mounted projector explains the different types of cell found in the body.

To explain how the heart reacts to different sensations, an interactive heart rate monitor allows children to measure their heart rate under different conditions.

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THE BODY SHOP

Children explore how different body functions help keep them safe and healthy.

This theater examines how the body responds to different situations.

The ‘Body Monitor’ displays a large interactive telephone keypad that children can use to contact emergency services.

‘Safety Street’ is a wall painted to look like a street. Tutors use it to help children understand risks on the street and provide them with safety guidelines.

‘Let’s Eat’ is an interactive exhibit that allows children to select different types of food and displays their nutritional value on a large circular screen.

To help children understand the benefits of exercise, ‘Time to Exercise’ is an interactive pull-handle exhibit that displays the results of different levels of effort.

Children can listen to advice on healthcare and safety in a fun way at the ‘Puppet Theater’.

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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Helping children understand the range of human emotions.

This theater focuses visitors on the importance of social and emotional health.

The ‘Body Monitor’ is linked to a ‘Decision Tree’ on the wall behind. The ‘True Colors’ display on the Body Monitor educates children on the four basic personality types by displaying them as ‘colors’.

Children choose a personality type from the ‘True Colors’ display. The ‘Decision Tree’ then lights up in different colors to reflect the personality choice.

Other exhibits explore the themes of personality and emotions. The ‘Wall of Emotions’ features   projected content to illustrate the range of different emotions.

The interactive ‘Projection Wheel’ allows children to select a ‘personality color’ and decide how to interact with different types of personality. This helps children accept personality differences and work with others without conflict. 

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STEM LAB

An interactive learning environment for applying STEM skills.

The STEM Lab is an interactive space where children and other visitors can apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills to real-life problems.

The interactive ‘Body Monitor’ displays a number of different images to support each of the STEM disciplines. In one scenario, children use their science skills to match physical bones with their position on an interactive skeleton image.

The ‘Discovery Table’ is an interactive touch table for learning about different STEM-related topics. Children place discs on the surface of the table to select a STEM topic. Placing the disc reveals motion graphics displaying fascinating facts and information about the science behind the topic.

‘Learn to be Healthy’ is an audio experience that reinforces learning points from health-related sessions in other areas of the Center. 

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Definitive Guide to Interactive Displays - Two young visitors interacting with touchscreen

Enhancing Learning Spaces with Interactivity

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Working with the Byrnes Health Education Center was an exciting opportunity for Electrosonic. We were thrilled to deliver innovative audiovisual solutions that enhance their ability to educate and inspire. Collaborating on a project that supports such an important mission was truly rewarding.
Ben Alwag, Senior Design Consultant
Electrosonic

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