Affording embodied cognition through touchscreen and above-the-surface gestures during collaborative tabletop science learning

Soni, Nikita; Darrow, Alice; Luc, Annie; Gleaves, Schuyler; Schuman, Carrie; Neff, Hannah; Chang, Peter L.; Kirkland, Brittani; Alexandre, Jeremy; Morales, Amanda; Stofer, Kathryn A.; Anthony, Lisa

doi:10.1007/s11412-021-09341-x

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“…The various camera angles helped to annotate properly the gesture performance, since in some angles, due to the users' body position and occlusions by other participants, the hand gesture was not clearly visible. As mentioned before, mid-air pointing gestures have been explored mostly on tabletops (e.g., [33][34][35][36]). Based both on the literature and analysis of the video footage obtained, we developed our own gesture taxonomy.…”

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Establishing Awareness through Pointing Gestures during Collaborative Decision-Making in a Wall-Display Environment

Maquil

Anastasiou

Afkari

et al. 2023

Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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Sharing a physical environment, such as that of a wall-display, facilitates gaining awareness of others' actions and intentions, thereby bringing benefits for collaboration. Previous studies have provided first insights on awareness in the context of tabletops or smaller vertical displays. This paper seeks to advance the current understanding on how users share awareness information in wall-display environments and focusses on mid-air pointing gestures as a foundational part of communication. We present a scenario dealing with the organization of medical supply chains in crisis situations, and report on the results of a user study with 24 users, split into 6 groups of 4, performing several tasks. We investigate pointing gestures and identify three subtypes used as awareness cues during face-to-face collaboration: narrative pointing, loose pointing, and sharp pointing. Our observations show that reliance on gesture subtypes varies across participants and groups, and that sometimes vague pointing is sufficient to support verbal negotiations.

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Establishing Awareness through Pointing Gestures during Collaborative Decision-Making in a Wall-Display Environment

Maquil

Anastasiou

Afkari

et al. 2023

Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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Embodied learning of science concepts through augmented reality technology

Mansour,

Aras,

Staarman

et al. 2024

Educ Inf Technol

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Augmented Reality (AR) revolutionizes educational approaches by providing an immersive experience that superimposes virtual 3D elements onto the physical environment. This integration of virtual and real worlds addresses the challenge of understanding abstract concepts by enabling three-dimensional visualization and interaction. This study aims to assess the role of embodied cognition in science learning through AR technology, analyze its impact on collaborative, inquiry-based learning in primary science, and understand students' perceptions of its influence on their engagement and comprehension in collaborative science tasks. Data collection methods for this study included three focus group interviews and five video observations involving ten grade 5 students, totaling 23 participants, in a primary science classroom. The analysis utilized content, thematic, and multimodal frameworks to evaluate student interactions. The findings indicated that the use of AR significantly enhanced the students' learning experiences. Students' comprehension of complex scientific concepts improved through active engagement with 3D models using the AR application. The AR app's 3D virtual shapes encouraged students to move around more during lessons, likely because these shapes were engaging and offered various perspectives. The use of embodied learning was enhanced with the support of AR technology, as students were constantly in motion around the table, using their fingers to manipulate objects and explore 3D forms from different angles.

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Mapping out the structural relationship of middle school students’ use of talk and gestures and group outcomes’ quality in collaborative science problem-solving activities

Rachmatullah,

Alozie,

Yang

2023

International Journal of Science Education

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Affording embodied cognition through touchscreen and above-the-surface gestures during collaborative tabletop science learning

Cited by 7 publications

References 57 publications

Establishing Awareness through Pointing Gestures during Collaborative Decision-Making in a Wall-Display Environment

Establishing Awareness through Pointing Gestures during Collaborative Decision-Making in a Wall-Display Environment

Embodied learning of science concepts through augmented reality technology

Mapping out the structural relationship of middle school students’ use of talk and gestures and group outcomes’ quality in collaborative science problem-solving activities

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