Title :
Evaluate children learning experience of multitouch flash memory game
Author :
Liew Tze Hui ; Lau Siong Hoe ; Ismail, Hishamuddin ; Neo Han Foon ; Michael, Goh Kah Ong
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Inf. Sci. & Technol., Multimedia Univ., Melaka, Malaysia
Abstract :
Flash memory game based on multitouch technology is designed with richness of artistic effects which enhances children learning experience. It offers an opportunity for children to learn more effectively in a fun and enjoyable environment which improve their thinking, memorization and social skills. The objective of this paper is to provide an evaluation of children learning experience of multitouch flash memory game. An active learning experience offered by this game may contribute to the right brain functions development, thus unlocked children´s innate intelligence. This preliminary study was conducted with four preschool children. Our results shown that the children had an average learning experience with the game. They had exhibited strong interest at playing the game but the excitement wore off gradually over time. This study had shown that the children exposure to such game in their education setting remains a challenge today.
Keywords :
brain; computer aided instruction; computer games; flash memories; human factors; active learning experience; artistic effects; brain function development; children learning experience evaluation; multitouch flash memory game; multitouch technology; preschool children; Complexity theory; Computers; Education; Entertainment industry; Flash memories; Games; Multimedia communication; Multitouch edutainment; children; memory game;
Conference_Titel :
Information and Communication Technologies (WICT), 2014 Fourth World Congress on
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-8114-4
DOI :
10.1109/WICT.2014.7077309