Abstract:
We investigated the role that tangibility plays in a problem-solving task by observing logistic apprentices using either a multitouch or a tangible interface. Results sho...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
We investigated the role that tangibility plays in a problem-solving task by observing logistic apprentices using either a multitouch or a tangible interface. Results showed that tangibility helped them perform the task better and achieve a higher learning gain. In addition, groups using the tangible interface collaborated better, explored more alternative designs, and perceived problem solving as more playful. Mediation analysis revealed that exploration was the only process variable explaining the performance for the problem-solving task. Implications of this study are discussed in terms of the benefits of tangibility for education and directions for future research.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies ( Volume: 4, Issue: 3, July-Sept. 2011)
DOI: 10.1109/TLT.2010.36
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Bertrand Schneider received two master's degrees, one in psychology and one in learning and teaching technologies, from the Geneva University. Currently, he is working toward the PhD degree at Stanford University in the learning sciences and technology design (LSTD) program. He was working at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT)...Show More
Bertrand Schneider received two master's degrees, one in psychology and one in learning and teaching technologies, from the Geneva University. Currently, he is working toward the PhD degree at Stanford University in the learning sciences and technology design (LSTD) program. He was working at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT)...View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Patrick Jermann received the MA degree in educational technology in 1996 and the PhD degree in psychology in 2004 from the University of Geneva. He started his career in the TECFA team of the University of Geneva designing and studying online environments featuring innovative collaboration scripts. From 2000 to 2003, he was a visiting researcher in the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of P...Show More
Patrick Jermann received the MA degree in educational technology in 1996 and the PhD degree in psychology in 2004 from the University of Geneva. He started his career in the TECFA team of the University of Geneva designing and studying online environments featuring innovative collaboration scripts. From 2000 to 2003, he was a visiting researcher in the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of P...View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Guillaume Zufferey received the MA degree in 2005 and the PhD degree in 2010 in computer science from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focused on tangible and paper-based user interfaces for tabletop environments. He is now the cofounder and the CEO of Simpliquity Sàrl, a startup specialized in learning and communication environments based on novel interfaces and augmented reality techniqu...Show More
Guillaume Zufferey received the MA degree in 2005 and the PhD degree in 2010 in computer science from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focused on tangible and paper-based user interfaces for tabletop environments. He is now the cofounder and the CEO of Simpliquity Sàrl, a startup specialized in learning and communication environments based on novel interfaces and augmented reality techniqu...View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Pierre Dillenbourg received the graduate degree in educational science from the University of Mons, Belgium. He received the PhD degree in computer science from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, in the field of educational applications of artificial intelligence. He was a teacher in a elementary school. Currently, he is a professor of computer science at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He s...Show More
Pierre Dillenbourg received the graduate degree in educational science from the University of Mons, Belgium. He received the PhD degree in computer science from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, in the field of educational applications of artificial intelligence. He was a teacher in a elementary school. Currently, he is a professor of computer science at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He s...View more
Contents CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Bertrand Schneider received two master's degrees, one in psychology and one in learning and teaching technologies, from the Geneva University. Currently, he is working toward the PhD degree at Stanford University in the learning sciences and technology design (LSTD) program. He was working at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT) as a research assistant for the DUAL-T project. His research interests include the development of new and original interfaces (tangible, multitouch, and paper-based) for collaborative learning.
Bertrand Schneider received two master's degrees, one in psychology and one in learning and teaching technologies, from the Geneva University. Currently, he is working toward the PhD degree at Stanford University in the learning sciences and technology design (LSTD) program. He was working at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT) as a research assistant for the DUAL-T project. His research interests include the development of new and original interfaces (tangible, multitouch, and paper-based) for collaborative learning.View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Patrick Jermann received the MA degree in educational technology in 1996 and the PhD degree in psychology in 2004 from the University of Geneva. He started his career in the TECFA team of the University of Geneva designing and studying online environments featuring innovative collaboration scripts. From 2000 to 2003, he was a visiting researcher in the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 2003, he has been a researcher and a lecturer of computer science in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT) team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research interests include the regulation of collaborative activity through a broad range of approaches ranging from educational design to interaction mining and modeling.
Patrick Jermann received the MA degree in educational technology in 1996 and the PhD degree in psychology in 2004 from the University of Geneva. He started his career in the TECFA team of the University of Geneva designing and studying online environments featuring innovative collaboration scripts. From 2000 to 2003, he was a visiting researcher in the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 2003, he has been a researcher and a lecturer of computer science in the Center for Research and Support of Training and its Technologies (CRAFT) team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research interests include the regulation of collaborative activity through a broad range of approaches ranging from educational design to interaction mining and modeling.View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Guillaume Zufferey received the MA degree in 2005 and the PhD degree in 2010 in computer science from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focused on tangible and paper-based user interfaces for tabletop environments. He is now the cofounder and the CEO of Simpliquity Sàrl, a startup specialized in learning and communication environments based on novel interfaces and augmented reality techniques.
Guillaume Zufferey received the MA degree in 2005 and the PhD degree in 2010 in computer science from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focused on tangible and paper-based user interfaces for tabletop environments. He is now the cofounder and the CEO of Simpliquity Sàrl, a startup specialized in learning and communication environments based on novel interfaces and augmented reality techniques.View more
CRAFT-Centre de Recherche et d'Appui pour la Formation et ses Technologies, EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Pierre Dillenbourg received the graduate degree in educational science from the University of Mons, Belgium. He received the PhD degree in computer science from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, in the field of educational applications of artificial intelligence. He was a teacher in a elementary school. Currently, he is a professor of computer science at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He started to conduct research in learning technologies in 1984. He has been involved in the CSCL community since the first meeting in 1989 and is the past president of the International Society for the Learning Sciences. His work covers various domain of CSCL, ranging from the design and experimentation of collaboration scripts and interactive furniture to more cognitive projects on dual eye tracking and mutual modeling.
Pierre Dillenbourg received the graduate degree in educational science from the University of Mons, Belgium. He received the PhD degree in computer science from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, in the field of educational applications of artificial intelligence. He was a teacher in a elementary school. Currently, he is a professor of computer science at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He started to conduct research in learning technologies in 1984. He has been involved in the CSCL community since the first meeting in 1989 and is the past president of the International Society for the Learning Sciences. His work covers various domain of CSCL, ranging from the design and experimentation of collaboration scripts and interactive furniture to more cognitive projects on dual eye tracking and mutual modeling.View more