Special issue on child computer interaction

摘要

Given the growth of child computer interaction research and of the rapid adoption of interactive technologies as teaching tools, next-generation HCI technologies play an important role in the future of education. Educators rely on technology to improve/adapt learning to the pedagogical needs of learners; thus, the HCI community needs to examine how these concepts can be matched to contemporary paradigms in educational pedagogy. The classroom is a challenging environment for evaluation; thus, new interaction techniques need to be established to prove the value of new HCI interactions in the educational space. This workshop provides a forum to discuss key HCI issues facing next-generation education ranging from whole class interactive whiteboards, small-group interactive multi-touch tables, and individual personal response systems in the classroom.