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Exploring ambient sound techniques in the design of responsive environments for children

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Milena Droumeva,

Ron WakkaryAuthors Info & Claims

TEI '07: Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Tangible and embedded interaction

Pages 171 - 178

https://doi.org/10.1145/1226969.1227005

Published: 15 February 2007 Publication History

Abstract

This paper describes the theoretical framework, design, implementation and results from an exploratory informant workshop that examines an alternative approach to sound feedback in the design of responsive environments for children. This workshop offers preliminary directions and models for using intensity-based ambient sound display in the design of interactive learning environments for children that offer assistance in task-oriented activities. We see the value of this research in developing a more cohesive and ecological model for use of audio feedback in the design of embedded interactions for children. The approach presented here takes the design of multi-modal feedback beyond being experiential, to one that supports learning and problem solving.

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Exploring ambient sound techniques in the design of responsive environments for children
1. Applied computing
  1. Arts and humanities
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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TEI '07: Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Tangible and embedded interaction

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DOI:10.1145/1226969

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