Informing design for tangible interaction: a case for children with learning difficulties

  • Authors:
  • Taciana Pontual Falcão;Sara Price

  • Affiliations:
  • University of London, London;University of London, London

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

The advent of new technologies is expanding the possibilities for a richer, multi-sensory interaction to support children with learning difficulties in schools. However, little research has yet investigated how such innovative interaction can enhance the learning experience of these children. Effectively informing research and design of innovative educational, technological resources for children with learning difficulties requires relevant field study. Findings from a qualitative classroom study indicate the potential of tangible technologies to enhance these children's experiences by providing a variety of modes of representation, and opportunities for collaboration, physical engagement and hands-on exploration. They also provide an effective foundation for investigating how tangible interaction can help to structure exploratory learning: a recommended but problematic approach for these children.