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Bricks: laying the foundations for graspable user interfaces
CHI '95 Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Tangible bits: towards seamless interfaces between people, bits and atoms
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The metaDESK: models and prototypes for tangible user interfaces
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Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Direct-touch vs. mouse input for tabletop displays
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Clutching at straws: using tangible interaction to provide non-visual access to graphs
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Paper to parameters: designing tangible simulation input
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Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Dimensions of collaboration on a tabletop interface for children with autism spectrum disorder
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Evaluating the embodiment benefits of a paper-based tui for educational simulations
CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Tangible interaction and learning: the case for a hybrid approach
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
Phylo-Genie: engaging students in collaborative 'tree-thinking' through tabletop techniques
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Knowledge gaps in hands-on tangible interaction research
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Designing a long term study evaluating a physical interface for preschoolers
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction
The effects of physicality on the child's imagination
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A psychological perspective on augmented reality in the mathematics classroom
Computers & Education
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
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We investigate the similarities and differences -- in terms of quantitative performance and qualitative behaviors -- between how children solve an object manipulation task using mouse-based input versus tangible-based input. This work examines the assumption common in tangible computing that direct physical manipulation is beneficial for certain spatial tasks. We describe an ecologically valid comparison of mouse-based versus tangible-based input for a jigsaw puzzle task in order to better understand the tradeoffs in choosing input and interaction styles. We include a traditional cardboard puzzle for comparative purposes. The results of an experiment with 132 children indicate children are more successful and faster at solving puzzles using a tangible-based approach. Detailed temporal analysis indicates that pairs in the tangible group spend most of their time using a combination of epistemic and pragmatic actions which support mental problem solving. Conversely, pairs in the mouse group use an ineffective trial and error strategy.