Tangible Interfaces for Children: Cognitive, Social, & Physical Benefits and Challenges

Panel

May 8, 2012 @ 11:30, Room: Ballroom F

Tangible Interfaces for Children: Cognitive, Social, & Physical Benefits and Challenges - Panel
Shuli Gilutz - Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel
Sandra Calvert - Georgetown University, USA
Kathleen Kremer - Fisher-Price, USA
Barbara Chamberlin - New Mexico State University, USA
Geri Gay - Cornell University, USA
Contribution & Benefit: Presentation and discussion of children using a variety of tangible interfaces, the challenges and benefits they encountered, and the importance of looking at the connection between psychological factors and design.
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