Inspiring Ball State students, faculty and staff to think creatively,
take chances, laugh in the face of failure, and smile in the light of success
The David Letterman Learning Experience
How might leverage the rich storytelling potential of the Letterman Collection to create meaningful immersive learning opportunities for Ball State Students?
The 2018-2019 project team created two major projects. The first involved the development of a physical museum experience that includes state-of-the-art technology to leverage the rich storytelling potential of items in the collection of artifacts David Letterman shared with Ball State in 2015. The second includes a pop-up exhibition designed to share Dave’s creativity and humor with the campus community. The David Letterman Learning Experience builds on the basic concepts of immersive learning by providing collaborative opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
The 2018-2019 project team completed a physical, pop-up exhibit that was displayed in Ball State’s Letterman Building in the Spring of 2019. Pictured here is Darby Siscoe showcasing one of the interactive displays.
Our Team
How might we engage students in an immersive storytelling experience that explores fun, quirky stories about Ball State History?
Our Team
Key Stats.
- 33 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the David Letterman Learning experience during the 2018-19 academic year.
- 70 items from the Letterman Collection are featured in several multimedia presentations.
- 480 hours were spent designing and constructing physical exhibitions.
Our Partner.
In 2015, David Letterman shared more than 1,000 pieces of Late Show memorabilia with Ball State University. The collection includes physical artifacts and digital content from his personal life and career as one of the country’s most famous late night talk show hosts.
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Contact Us
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Art and Journalism Building (AJ),
Room 300, Muncie, IN 47303 - 765-285-8229
- bsujourn@bsu.edu