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

Authors:
Shuli Gilutz;Sandra Calvert;Kathleen Kremer;Barbara Chamberlin;Geri Gay
Affiliations:
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel;Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA;Fisher-Price, East Aurora, New York, USA;New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA;Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

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.