In this chapter, the design process of systems for supporting collaborative learning is described. We have developed the collaborative learning support systems called Epro, Epro2, and CarettaKids and evaluated through educational practices in elementary schools. Based on our experience with these systems, lessons related to the design issues of tangible or tabletop interface systems for supporting children's collaborative learning are discussed.
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The author thanks Professor Hiromichi Hashizume (National Institute of Informatics, Professor Shigenori Inagaki (Kobe University), Professor Fusako Kusunoki, Professor Etuji Yamaguchi, Professor Akiko Deguchi, and Dr. Atsushi Yoshikawa, who contributed to the design and implementation of the systems described in the chapter and their evaluations. The research is sponsored by a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, Sports and Technology.
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Sugimoto, M. (2009). Design of Systems for Supporting Collaborative Learning Augmented with Physical Artefacts. In: Dillenbourg, P., Huang, J., Cherubini, M. (eds) Interactive Artifacts and Furniture Supporting Collaborative Work and Learning. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77234-9_2
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