Installation to teach energy conservation to kids through tangible objects in an outdoor environment

Authors:
Samiksha Kothari;Arnab Chakravarty
Affiliations:
IIT Bombay, Mumbai;IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Venue:
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Intelligent Interactive Technologies and Multimedia
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This paper presents a design case of an interactive installation in a contextual outdoor environment for helping kids learn about how to save energy in their day to day life activities. Playful Interaction, physical movement and manipulation of tangible objects were combined to create a playful learning experience linked to their daily behaviors. By eliminating traditional input devices like buttons and mouse, the underlying technology was made as invisible as possible to ensure an engaging and curiosity-arousing experience.