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Paul G Clifton1, Jack Shen-Kuen Chang2, Georgina Yeboah3

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Spatial skills are crucial for STEM success. This research explores how embodied, tangible interfaces can enhance these skills by connecting physical movement with digital interaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • STEM Education

Background:

  • Spatial skills are strongly linked to interest and success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
  • The growth of STEM industries necessitates effective methods for training spatial skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how embodied aspects of spatial cognition can inform the design of Tangible and Embodied Interfaces (TEIs).
  • To define a design space for TEIs that specifically target and improve spatial cognition.
  • To demonstrate how TEIs can contribute to cognitive science and human-computer interaction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of research on embodied spatial cognition.
  • Analysis of how physical movement and tangible feedback in digital systems can leverage the mind-body connection.
  • Development of a design space framework for TEIs focused on spatial skills.

Main Results:

  • Spatial cognition is embodied, meaning physical experiences influence spatial understanding.
  • Tangible and Embodied Interfaces (TEIs) can be designed to actively engage and improve spatial skills.
  • A spatial cognition-centered design approach expands possibilities for TEIs.

Conclusions:

  • Embodied cognition principles offer a powerful framework for designing effective TEIs.
  • TEIs have the potential to significantly enhance spatial skills, benefiting STEM education and careers.
  • This work bridges cognitive science and human-computer interaction through the design of embodied learning tools.