Pedagogical and technological augmentation of mobile learning for young children interactive learning environments. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Yanghee; Smith, Diantha
• Is Part Of: Interactive learning environments. Volume 25:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 4
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Mobile learning -- media devices -- technology-assisted language learning -- interaction design -- children's use of mobile technologies -- humanoid robots; Educational technology -- United States -- Periodicals; 371.33
• DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2015.1087411
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-4820

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The ubiquity and educational potential of mobile applications are well acknowledged. This paper proposes six theory-based, pedagogical strategies to guide interaction design of mobile apps for young children. Also, to augment the capabilities of mobile devices, we used a humanoid robot integrated with a smartphone and developed an English-learning app that applied the design strategies to this environment. Our observations of children's one-on-one use support the promise of the strategies and the combined use of robots and mobile devices to be a viable option to help optimize mobile learning.