Name
Abstract | ||
|---|---|---|
This paper presents research on a collaborative learning environment in an urban elementary science classroom. The application, called RoomBugs, simulates a dynamic ecosystem of insects within the physical space of a classroom. Using table-mounted tablet computers as "sand traps" that capture the foot-prints of virtual bugs walking across the screen, participants take on the role of scientists attempting to track and control the imagined insects that exist within their classroom walls. The simulation is designed to create authentic phenomenon without requiring heavy instrumentation. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
2006 | 10.1145/1125451.1125522 | CHI Extended Abstracts |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
urban elementary science classroom,classroom wall,sand trap,elementary classroom,authentic phenomenon,table-mounted tablet computer,virtual bug,heavy instrumentation,dynamic ecosystem,insect infestation,physical space,simulation,collaborative learning environment,learning technology | Collaborative learning,Computer science,Human–computer interaction,Physical space,Multimedia | Conference |
ISBN | Citations | PageRank |
1-59593-298-4 | 2 | 0.41 |
References | Authors | |
6 | 3 | |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Barron | 1 | 2 | 0.41 |
| Tom Moher | 2 | 113 | 18.08 |
| Jeff Maharry | 3 | 2 | 0.41 |