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Publication Date: 2012-Oct
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Tangible Multimedia: A Case Study for Bringing Tangibility into Multimedia Learning
Tsong, Chau Kien; Chong, Toh Seong; Samsudin, Zarina
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, v11 n4 p442-450 Oct 2012
Multimedia augmented with tangible objects is an area that has not been explored. Current multimedia systems lack the natural elements that allow young children to learn tangibly and intuitively. In view of this, we propose a research to merge tangible objects with multimedia for preschoolers, and propose to term it as "tangible multimedia". To evaluate the feasibility of such multimedia prior to actual research, a prototype named "TangiLearn" has been developed for a case study. This paper is the report of what we discovered during the study. The study concluded that "TangiLearn" enhanced the preschoolers' enjoyment and learning performance. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multimedia Instruction, Case Studies, Observation, Preschool Children, Feasibility Studies, Questionnaires, Use Studies, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Interviews, Kindergarten, Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Materials, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Manipulative Materials, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Sakarya University. Esentepe Campus, Adapazari 54000, Turkey. Tel: +90-505-2431868; Fax: +90-264-6141034; e-mail: tojet@sakarya.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.tojet.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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