Tools for children to create physical interactive storyrooms

  • Authors:
  • Jaime Montemayor;Allison Druin;Gene Chipman;Allison Farber;Mona Leigh Guha

  • Affiliations:
  • The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory;University of Maryland, Human Computer Interaction Laboratory;University of Maryland, Human Computer Interaction Laboratory;University of Maryland, Human Computer Interaction Laboratory;University of Maryland, Human Computer Interaction Laboratory

  • Venue:
  • Computers in Entertainment (CIE) - Theoretical and Practical Computer Applications in Entertainment
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Over the past few years, researchers have been exploringpossibilities for ways in which embedded technologies can enrichchildrens storytelling experiences. In this article we present ourresearch on physical interactive storytelling environments from achilds perspective. We present the system architecture as well as aformative study of the technologys use with 18 children, ages 5-6.We discuss the challenges and opportunities for kindergartenchildren to become creators of their own physical storytellinginteractions.