Sensing, Storytelling, and Children: Putting Users in Control
Sensing, Storytelling, and Children: Putting Users in Control
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2003-04-04
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Montemayor, Jaime
Druin, Allison
Chipman, Gene
Farber, Allison
Guha, Mona Leigh
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Abstract
Over the past few years, researchers have been exploring possibilities for
how embedded sensors can free children from traditional interaction
strategies with keyboards and mice. In this paper, we consider
sensing-based interactions from a child's perspective. That is, how
children decide to handle sensor data and affect state changes in their
environment. We will present this in the context of our research on
physical interactive storytelling environments for children. The system
architecture will be presented as well as an empirical study of the
technology's use with 18 children, ages 5-6. We will discuss the
challenges and opportunities for kindergarten children to become designers
of their own sensing-based interactions.
UMIACS-TR-2003-16
HCIL-TR-2003-05