@inproceedings{371a137c571143698859bc79e11cac42,
title = "Pairing craft-making with mandarin eBooks: An investigation into the potential use of craft for language learning by preschoolers",
abstract = "Bilingual ethnic Chinese parents are concerned about their preschoolers{\textquoteright} learning of their mother tongue. Many allow their children to learn Mandarin by accessing Mandarin language applications on mobile devices. However the effectiveness of solely using mobile devices as a learning tool for preschoolers is debatable. This paper presents a field investigation on how adultfacilitated craft-making promotes interaction between the adults and their children, generates greater interest the reading of Mandarin eBooks and retention of the stories. The data suggests pairing of activities may be useful to children of across language abilities. This also highlights a need for designers and educators to formulate a holistic design approach in the development of preschool mobile learning content.",
keywords = "Craft, Design, EBooks, Education, Mandarin learning, Mobile devices, Preschool, Reading, Tangible interaction",
author = "Tan, {Wil Kie} and Wang, {Stephen Jia} and Jeffrey Janet",
year = "2017",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-55834-9_11",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783319558332",
series = "Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST",
publisher = "Springer-Verlag",
pages = "97--104",
editor = "Brooks, {Anthony L.} and Eva Brooks",
booktitle = "Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation - 5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference, DLI 2016, Proceedings",
note = "5th International Conference on Arts and Technology, ArtsIT 2016 and 1st International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation, DLI 2016 ; Conference date: 02-05-2016 Through 03-05-2016",
}