Gestural interface technology in early childhood education: a framework for fully engaged communication

Authors

Holly Tootell, University of WollongongFollow
Melinda Plumb, University of WollongongFollow
Colin D. Hadfield, University of WollongongFollow
Linda Dawson, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

76631

Publication Details

Tootell, H., Plumb, M., Hadfield, C. D. & Dawson, L. (2013). Gestural interface technology in early childhood education: a framework for fully engaged communication. 46th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), 2013 (pp. 13-20). Australia: IEEE.

Abstract

Gestural Interface Technology (GIT) has changed the way technology is adopted in classrooms for all ages. The accessibility of control through touch means that technology such as Apple's iPad can be used in early childhood education. In this paper, we introduce a framework for fully-engaged communication, developed from educational pedagogy and critical engagement in information systems. The intersection of these dimensions creates a view of a GIT lifeworld approach which allows it to be used to understand multiple layers of engagement that exist within an early childhood education environment.