TeddIR: tangible information retrieval for children

Authors:
Michel Jansen;Wim Bos;Paul van der Vet;Theo Huibers;Djoerd Hiemstra
Affiliations:
University of Twente;University of Twente;University of Twente;University of Twente;University of Twente
Venue:
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Despite several efforts to make search engines more child-friendly, children still have trouble using systems that require keyboard input. We present TeddIR: a system using a tangible interface that allows children to search for books by placing tangible figurines and books they like/dislike in a green/red box, causing relevant results to be shown on a display. This way, issues with spelling and query formulation are avoided. A fully functional prototype was built and evaluated with children aged 6--8 at a primary school. The children understood TeddIR to a large extent and enjoyed the playful interaction.