Understanding children's interactions in synchronous shared environments

摘要: Traditional computer technology offers limited support for face-to-face, synchronous collaboration. As a result, children who wish to collaborate using computers must adapt their interactions the single-user paradigm most personal are based on. More recently, co-located groupware systems offering concurrent, multi-user around shared display have become technologically feasible. Unlike traditional that provide interaction through use of separate computers, these share physical workspace, as well virtual workspace. These unique mechanism which can interact with each other. However, ways best utilize in this manner has not been fully evaluated. This paper investigates how technological children's facilitates collaborative activities. In particular, we examined whether workspace development understanding during computer-based activity. We present field study observed pairs playing an educational game several configurations. The findings from research suggest strengths and weaknesses various types discusses issues related design more effective face-to-face interactions.