DMS2015-26: Pupils׳ collaboration around a large display. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lanzilotti, R.; Ardito, C.; Costabile, M.F.; De Angeli, A.; Desolda, G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual languages & computing. Volume 31:Part B(2016)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 214
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Technology-enhanced learning -- Large multi-touch display -- Educational game -- Field study; Visual programming languages (Computer science) -- Periodicals; Visual programming (Computer science) -- Periodicals; Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Semantics -- Periodicals; Langages de programmation visuelle -- Périodiques; Programmation visuelle -- Périodiques; Langages de programmation -- Sémantique -- Périodiques; Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Semantics; Visual programming (Computer science); Visual programming languages (Computer science); Periodicals; Electronic journals; 005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jvlc.2015.10.020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1045-926X

Abstract

Abstract: Collaboration is acknowledged as a key element of learning. Thus, it is valuable to develop Information and Communication Technology applications that, implemented on proper devices, can support collaborative learning. Large multi-touch displays appear to encourage collaboration by offering users a shared environment to act upon. However, little knowledge is available on the actual influence of this technology on human behavior and more empirical evidence is needed to better understand its capability to foster collaboration. This paper provides a contribution in this direction by presenting a field study that helps understand collaborative practices of pupils playing an educational game that runs on a multi-touch large display. This study involved 98 fifth-graders at a primary school (average age 10 years old). Results confirmed the potential of large displays as useful devices for collaborative learning.