How to use this site
Navigating around the site
Controlling the sound
Accessibility
Software requirements
Broadband
Enlarging text
This site is in 3 sections. Each one is based on a single object that is presented as a 3d model. You are welcome to simply use the model in your own way, or you can work through a series of questions.
The questions are presented as audio and text. Once you have heard/read the question think about it and look closely at the object model – following any special instructions – and then answer the question by selecting a multiple-choice answer or typing your own answer into the box.
Then click on the ‘Next’ button to hear/see comments on the question and ways of finding the answer. If you work your way through all the questions about one of the objects you will reach a final summary page, which lists your answers and the key points for you to print and keep.
The ‘Tray’ page is the main navigation menu for this website. From it you can choose one of the three objects and do the activity for that object.
To move forward through the activity simply click on the ‘Next’ buttons as they appear.
To move backwards or forwards within the activity you can also use the Question circles. These display a tick once you have completed a question, and each one is a link to a question page.
You can also go directly to any page using the links in the Sitemap.
Once you reach the summary page at the end of an activity, you can use the print button to print out a copy of your work to keep, or click on the ‘Tray’ button to go back to the beginning and choose another object.
The spoken commentary for this site is recorded in short snippets for each page. You can start and stop the sound on each page using the buttons below the picture of Molly. If you wish to use the site without any sound, please turn off your speakers, or set your computer’s volume control to mute. You can also use your computer’s volume controls to make the sound louder or quieter.
Some of the technology used to deliver the experience of this site is not very accessible. We have tried to limit the adverse effects of this where possible.
All the main information is provided in both text and audio so you can use whichever you prefer.
There is a separate text-only version of the site for people using screen-readers or computers that cannot support Java, Flash or frames. Use this link to go to the text-only version.
If you have comments about the accessibility of this website, please email learning@museumoflondon.org.uk.
To get the most out of the site you will need the latest version of the free Flash and Quicktime plug-ins. These can be safely downloaded from the sites listed below.
Download free Flash plug-in
Download free Quicktime plug-in
You will also need to make sure that Java is enabled in your browser. You can do this by checking the "Java enabled" box which you should find in your browser preference settings.
This site is designed for people with broadband connections to the internet. This may mean it will take longer to download the models and sound if you are using a slower connection.
If you want to use this website in school but have a slow connection, you can download the whole activity in advance.
You can change the size that text is displayed on this website, and many others. The exact method varies from browser to browser.
Internet explorer
Select the View menu, and then the Text size option to select the size setting that suits you.
Netscape / Mozilla
Select the View menu, and then use the Text zoom sub-menu to select the size setting that suits you.
Opera
Select the View menu, and then use the Zoom sub-menu to select the size setting that suits you.