Weather Gods and Fruit Kids - Embodying abstract concepts using tactile feedback and whole body interactionShow others and affiliations
2011 (English)In: Connecting computer-supported collaborative learning to policy and practice: CSCL 2011 Conference Proceedings - Long Papers, 9th International Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference / [ed] Hans Spada, Gerry Stahl, Naomi Miyake, Nancy Law, International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2011, p. 160-167Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
In this paper we present findings based on the design and study of a game like activity that allows for physical and bodily interaction around abstract concepts like energy and energy consumption in a collaborative learning setting. The game, called Weather Gods and Fruit Kids, uses motion sensing technologies in combination with tactile and audio feedback to create an embodied interactive setting without computer screens. We analyze and discuss the properties of the interactive setting as well as the interactions with and around the system using characteristics such as multiple modalities of response, large space interaction and aspects of focus and attention. The work suggests that alternative pedagogical activities can be created providing new entries to theoretical concepts using an embodied interaction approach. In particular it may support kinesthetic learners in their preference to learn by being physically engaged.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2011. p. 160-167
Keywords [en]
Abstract concept, Collaborative learning, Computer screens, Embodied interaction, Large spaces, Motion sensing, Multiple modalities, Tactile feedback, Whole body, Energy policy, Energy utilization, Fruits, Abstracting
National Category
Media and Communication Technology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-20721Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84858407364ISBN: 9780578091525 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:sh-20721DiVA, id: diva2:680577
Conference
9th International Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL 2011, Hong Kong, July 4-8, 2011.
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