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The role of modality in virtual manipulative design

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Antonios Saravanos,

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CHI EA '11: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 1747 - 1752

https://doi.org/10.1145/1979742.1979839

Published: 07 May 2011 Publication History

Abstract

The current study examines aspects of multimedia design in virtual learning environments. It compares touch and mouse input methods in conjunction with audio and visual feedback in an effort to improve young children's math learning. Fifty-nine (N=59) second grade students played Puzzle Blocks (PBs), a virtual manipulative designed to introduce students to the concept of multiplication through repetitive addition. All participants showed significant learning outcomes after playing PBs for five sessions. The results show that having auditory feedback is a more influential factor than input method. Implications are discussed.

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The role of modality in virtual manipulative design
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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CHI EA '11: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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ISBN:9781450302685

DOI:10.1145/1979742

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Litster KLommatsch CNovak JMoyer-Packenham PHarmon MRoxburgh ABullock E(2020)The Role of Gender on the Associations among Children’s Attitudes, Mathematics Knowledge, Digital Game Use, Perceptions of Affordances, and AchievementInternational Journal of Science and Mathematics Education10.1007/s10763-020-10111-8Online publication date: 14-Aug-2020
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-020-10111-8
Walter D(2018)How Children Using Counting Strategies Represent Quantities on the Virtual and Physical ‘Twenty Frame’Uses of Technology in Primary and Secondary Mathematics Education10.1007/978-3-319-76575-4_7(119-143)Online publication date: 15-May-2018
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Moyer-Packenham PWestenskow A(2016)Revisiting the Effects and Affordances of Virtual Manipulatives for Mathematics LearningUtilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6.ch009(186-215)Online publication date: 2016
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Moyer-Packenham PBullock EShumway JTucker SWatts CWestenskow AAnderson-Pence KMaahs-Fladung CBoyer-Thurgood JGulkilik HJordan K(2015)The role of affordances in children’s learning performance and efficiency when using virtual manipulative mathematics touch-screen appsMathematics Education Research Journal10.1007/s13394-015-0161-z28:1(79-105)Online publication date: 5-Dec-2015
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