Supporting Pen-Based Classroom Interaction: New Findings and Functionality for Classroom Learning Partner

Author

Koile, Kimberle ; Chevalier, Kevin ; Low, Capen ; Pal, Sanjutka ; Rogal, Adam ; Singer, David ; Sorensen, Jordan ; Tay, Kah Seng ; Wu, Kenneth

Author_Institution

MIT Comput. Sci. & Artificial Intelligence Lab., Cambridge

fYear

2007

fDate

4-5 May 2007

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

7

Abstract

This paper reports the latest developments for a wireless pen-based classroom interaction system, classroom learning partner (CLP), and two new variations - group learning partner (GLP) and elementary learning partner (ELP). CLP consists of a network of Tablet PCs and software for posing questions to students, interpreting their handwritten answers, and aggregating the answers into equivalence classes. Through controlled classroom experiments, we have demonstrated that use of CLP improves student learning, especially among students who might otherwise be left behind. GLP extends CLP to support student group work in the classroom by supporting the transmission of ink between students. ELP is a version of CLP developed for use in elementary school classrooms.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; interactive systems; light pens; classroom learning partner; elementary learning partner; group learning partner; tablet PC; wireless pen-based classroom interaction system; Aggregates; Artificial intelligence; Computer science; Control systems; Educational institutions; Feedback; Ink; Laboratories; Learning; Personal communication networks;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Pen-Based Learning Technologies, 2007. PLT 2007. First International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Catania

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-2942-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PLT.2007.24

Filename

4488855