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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Kinetics

Background:

  • Digital learning faces challenges like inattention and low comprehension, particularly in math.
  • Traditional methods struggle to engage young learners effectively.
  • Need for innovative approaches to improve concentration and logical thinking skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a Kinect somatosensory system for digital learning.
  • To enhance math learning engagement and performance in children and teenagers.
  • To create an interactive gaming environment that fosters curiosity and motivation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a digital learning system utilizing the Kinect somatosensory technology.
  • Introduction of two interactive geometry and puzzle games designed for kinesthetic learning.
  • Integration of gesture and physical expression-based controls within a time-limited game format.

Main Results:

  • The somatosensory games successfully increased learner curiosity and motivation.
  • Learners demonstrated improved logic ability through engaging gameplay.
  • Experimental data confirmed the system's effectiveness in enhancing student learning performance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed Kinect somatosensory system offers a fun and effective approach to digital math education.
  • Interactive games leveraging physical expressions can significantly boost learning outcomes.
  • This technology holds promise for addressing common challenges in children's and teenagers' learning processes.