A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education

Yujie Zhu; Stephen Jia Wang

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_2

A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education

Yujie Zhu
, Stephen Jia Wang

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) has been recognized as one of the most promising technologies for the gaming industry. In this study, the designers intend to apply AR technology to developing an educational interactive game. This paper presents an AR featured educational game specifically designed for 4–6 years old pre-school children. The main objective of the game was to teach children knowledge about color mix, mathematics and 2D-3D geometrical shapes. This game allows user to interact with both in-screen and physical objects at same time, and different interaction forms like the touch screen (click) and AR game (rotate) for better interaction with real world and learning. This paper focuses in detail on the design and interactive behavior. Furthermore, beyond the needs of children, this game also serves for parents. Through the Token Economy method, parents can control kids’ playing time, and track and modify their everyday behavior.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings
Editors	Anthony L. Brooks, Eva Brooks
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Pages	12-19
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9783319558332
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_2
Publication status	Published - Mar 2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	5th International Conference on Arts and Technology, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation, DLI 2016 - Esbjerg, Denmark Duration: 2 May 2016 → 3 May 2016

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
Volume	196
ISSN (Print)	1867-8211

Conference

Conference	5th International Conference on Arts and Technology, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation, DLI 2016
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Esbjerg
Period	2/05/16 → 3/05/16

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Augmented reality
Early childhood education
Educational game
Tangible interaction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Networks and Communications

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Zhu, Y., & Wang, S. J. (2017). A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education. In A. L. Brooks, & E. Brooks (Eds.), Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings (pp. 12-19). (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; Vol. 196). Springer-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_2

Zhu, Yujie ; Wang, Stephen Jia. / A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education. Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings. editor / Anthony L. Brooks ; Eva Brooks. Springer-Verlag, 2017. pp. 12-19 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST).

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Zhu, Y & Wang, SJ 2017, A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education. in AL Brooks & E Brooks (eds), Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST, vol. 196, Springer-Verlag, pp. 12-19, 5th International Conference on Arts and Technology, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation, DLI 2016, Esbjerg, Denmark, 2/05/16. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_2

A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education. / Zhu, Yujie; Wang, Stephen Jia.
Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings. ed. / Anthony L. Brooks; Eva Brooks. Springer-Verlag, 2017. p. 12-19 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; Vol. 196).

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Zhu Y, Wang SJ. A tangible augmented reality toy kit: Interactive solution for early childhood education. In Brooks AL, Brooks E, editors, Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings. Springer-Verlag. 2017. p. 12-19. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST). doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_2

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