Abstract:
Studies have highlighted the possible advantages of tangible user interfaces (TUIs) over multitouch interfaces (MTIs) in preschool education; however, more objective evid...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Studies have highlighted the possible advantages of tangible user interfaces (TUIs) over multitouch interfaces (MTIs) in preschool education; however, more objective evidence is required to establish the superiority of TUIs. In this article, we design a mathematical application called THE NUMBERS to compare preschool children's learning potential and employed the eye-tracking method to assess the cognitive differences between the TUI and MTI versions. The results demonstrate that the TUI version participants made more attempts in the task, which was a significant predictor of learning outcomes. Furthermore, using TUIs leads to lower cognitive load, increases attention on key areas, and provides higher entertainment value, which has long-term effects on promoting preschool children's learning. The results of the perception questionnaire show that the TUI version is easier to use, more interesting, and more motivating for them to learn mathematics than the MTI version is. On the other hand, the interview results show that 62.5% of students prefer to use the TUI version to learn mathematics. The results can provide educators with a deeper understanding of the mental characteristics involved in MTIs and TUIs to enable them to design educational applications that are more suitable for preschool children.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies ( Volume: 16, Issue: 1, 01 February 2023)
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College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Chung-Ming Own (Member, IEEE) received the M.S. degree in information management and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan, in 1997 and 2005, respectively.
In 2007, he was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer and Communication Engineering, St. John's University, N...Show More
Chung-Ming Own (Member, IEEE) received the M.S. degree in information management and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan, in 1997 and 2005, respectively.
In 2007, he was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer and Communication Engineering, St. John's University, N...View more
School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Tingting Cai was born in Shandong, China, in 1995. She received the B.E. degree in industrial design in 2018 from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, where she is currently working toward the M.E. degree in industrial design.
Her research interests include design theory research, product design research, visual communication research, and human–computer interaction research. She focuse...Show More
Tingting Cai was born in Shandong, China, in 1995. She received the B.E. degree in industrial design in 2018 from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, where she is currently working toward the M.E. degree in industrial design.
Her research interests include design theory research, product design research, visual communication research, and human–computer interaction research. She focuse...View more
Hubei Research Center for Educational Information, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University, Tianjin, China
Cheng-Yu Hung received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, in 2014.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Education Information Technology, Central China Normal University, Hubei, China. His current research interests include science education simulation, eye-tra...Show More
Cheng-Yu Hung received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, in 2014.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Education Information Technology, Central China Normal University, Hubei, China. His current research interests include science education simulation, eye-tra...View more
Contents College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Chung-Ming Own (Member, IEEE) received the M.S. degree in information management and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan, in 1997 and 2005, respectively.
In 2007, he was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer and Communication Engineering, St. John's University, New York, NY, USA. In 2013, he was a Research Fellow at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA. In 2015, he has been at a teaching position with the College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University.
Chung-Ming Own (Member, IEEE) received the M.S. degree in information management and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan, in 1997 and 2005, respectively.
In 2007, he was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer and Communication Engineering, St. John's University, New York, NY, USA. In 2013, he was a Research Fellow at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA. In 2015, he has been at a teaching position with the College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University.View more
School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Tingting Cai was born in Shandong, China, in 1995. She received the B.E. degree in industrial design in 2018 from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, where she is currently working toward the M.E. degree in industrial design.
Her research interests include design theory research, product design research, visual communication research, and human–computer interaction research. She focuses on the educational role and usability analysis of human–machine interfaces.
Tingting Cai was born in Shandong, China, in 1995. She received the B.E. degree in industrial design in 2018 from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, where she is currently working toward the M.E. degree in industrial design.
Her research interests include design theory research, product design research, visual communication research, and human–computer interaction research. She focuses on the educational role and usability analysis of human–machine interfaces.View more
Hubei Research Center for Educational Information, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University, Tianjin, China
Cheng-Yu Hung received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, in 2014.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Education Information Technology, Central China Normal University, Hubei, China. His current research interests include science education simulation, eye-tracking technology, brainwave analysis (EEG), and game-based learning as well as examining how these learning environments affect academic performance, mental models, student motivation, game performance, and learning outcomes.
Cheng-Yu Hung received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and information engineering from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, in 2014.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Education Information Technology, Central China Normal University, Hubei, China. His current research interests include science education simulation, eye-tracking technology, brainwave analysis (EEG), and game-based learning as well as examining how these learning environments affect academic performance, mental models, student motivation, game performance, and learning outcomes.View more
