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The BEAM: a digitally enhanced balance beam for mathematics education

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In this demo we present the BEAM, a tangible user interface designed to help teach mathematical concepts. This research considers the role of Montessori pedagogy and traditions in the design of new, digitally enhanced educational manipulative materials.

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    IDC '10: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
    June 2010
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    DOI:10.1145/1810543
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    2. education
    3. mathematics
    4. tangible interaction

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