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Tangible interfaces for children: cognitive, social, & physical benefits and challenges

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CHI EA '12: CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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https://doi.org/10.1145/2212776.2212402

Published: 05 May 2012 Publication History

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With the rise of prevalence of tangible interfaces of all kinds for children, this panel will present diverse perspectives on the benefits and challenges of these interfaces. These will include: exergames, mobile applications, and using digitally enhanced feedback for non-digital environments.

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CHI EA '12: CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

May 2012

2864 pages

ISBN:9781450310161

DOI:10.1145/2212776

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Joseph A. Konstan
University of Minnesota
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Kristina Höök
Mobile Life at KTH

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