TeddIR: tangible information retrieval for children

Wim Bos, Michel Jansen, P.E. van der Vet, Theo W.C. Huibers, Djoerd Hiemstra

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Abstract

Despite several efforts to make search engines more childfriendly, children still have trouble using systems that require keyboard input. We present TeddIR: a system using a tangible interface that allows children to search for books by placing tangible figurines and books they like/dislike in a green/red box, causing relevant results to be shown on a display. This way, issues with spelling and query formulation are avoided. A fully functional prototype was built and evaluated with children aged 6–8 at a primary school. The children understood TeddIR to a large extent and enjoyed the playful interaction.
Original languageUndefined
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
EditorsN. Parés, M. Oliver
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages282-285
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)978-1-60558-951-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jun 2010
Event9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children - Barcelona
Duration: 9 Jun 201012 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name
PublisherACM

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
Period9/06/1012/06/10
Other9-12 June 2010

Keywords

  • IR-72462
  • EC Grant Agreement nr.: FP7/231507
  • EWI-18195
  • METIS-270934

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