Paper vs. tablet computers: A comparative study using Tangible Flags

Gene Chipman, Jerry Alan Fails, Allison Druin, Mona Leigh Guha

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Abstract

Concurrent collaboration is a critical skill for cognitive and social development. Tangible Flags is a system designed to facilitate collaboration and exploration, and bridge the gap between the physical and the digital. The system enables children to tag an item of interest in the real world with a flag, scan the flag, and create a corresponding digital artifact on a tablet computer. Another child can see the flag and its context, scan it, and view and modify the digital artifact in a form of collaboration. This paper describes a study that compares two Tangible Flag systems; a paper system and a tablet computer system. The study identifies several collaborative advantages of using the technology-based system, including increased awareness, more shared experiences, and longer time participating in activities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of IDC 2011 - 10th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
Pages29-36
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event10th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, IDC 2011 - Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Duration: 20 Jun 201123 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of IDC 2011 - 10th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, IDC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnn Arbor, MI
Period20/06/1123/06/11

Keywords

  • children
  • collaboration
  • cooperative inquiry
  • tagging
  • tangible interfaces
  • design

EGS Disciplines

  • Computer Sciences

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