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Discovery table exploring the design of tangible and ubiquitous technology for learning in preparatory classrooms

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Marie Bodén,

Andrew Dekker,

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OzCHI '11: Proceedings of the 23rd Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference

Pages 54 - 57

https://doi.org/10.1145/2071536.2071543

Published: 28 November 2011 Publication History

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In this paper we investigate how technologies can be designed to support learning in preparatory classrooms by augmenting existing learning objects. By following an iterative interaction design process of working with teachers and children within the classroom environment, we can better design technologies through the augmentation (rather than replacement) of existing learning activities. Our case study -- the Discovery Table -- uses a variety of technologies to allow everyday plastic symbols of letters and numbers to be placed on a technology augmented table in order to provide visual, audible and tangible feedback to the children. Discovery Table demonstrates a first step towards more fundamental work towards successful design for tangible learning.

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Discovery table exploring the design of tangible and ubiquitous technology for learning in preparatory classrooms
1. Applied computing
  1. Education
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. HCI design and evaluation methods
    2. Interaction paradigms
  2. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design process and methods
      1. Interface design prototyping
      2. User centered design

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OzCHI '11: Proceedings of the 23rd Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference

November 2011

363 pages

ISBN:9781450310901

DOI:10.1145/2071536

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Duncan Stevenson
Australian National University

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