Title :
MultiMath: Numeric keypads for math learning on shared personal computers
Author :
Garg, Sunil ; Robinson, Charlotte ; Tseng, Clint ; Underwood, Heather ; Anderson, Richard ; Pal, Joyojeet
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. Eng., Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
Past research has shown the benefits of increased engagement and collaboration for learning using multiple inputs for children sharing computers. Taking the work forth beyond clicks, we demonstrate the use of inexpensive numeric keypads as multiple input devices in shared computing scenarios, as many have argued are well-suited to the developing world, and show its utility in mathematical learning for young children.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; keyboards; mathematics computing; MultiMath; math learning; mathematical learning; numeric keypads; shared computing scenario; shared personal computers; young children; Application software; Arithmetic; Collaborative work; Computer displays; Computer science education; Costs; Keyboards; Mice; Microcomputers; Universal Serial Bus;
Conference_Titel :
Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD), 2009 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Doha
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4662-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4663-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICTD.2009.5426735