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Multisensory technology can enhance learning by integrating various sensory inputs and body movements. This approach, grounded in neuroscience and pedagogy, offers new ways to teach concepts like angles in schools.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Pedagogy
Educational Technology

Background:

Schools increasingly use multisensory technology for teaching.
Need for stronger neuroscientific and pedagogical evidence for multisensory learning.
Recent advances in understanding intersensory communication during development.

Purpose of the Study:

Outline principles for developing multisensory technology for mathematics learning.
Foster in-depth, perceptual, and conceptual learning.
Explore a multidisciplinary approach for practical educational solutions.

Main Methods:

Review theoretical models of multisensory development and embodiment.
Discuss interdisciplinary perspectives from scientists, engineers, and educators.
Present results from multisensory technology application.

Main Results:

Multisensory technology with multiple sensory inputs and sensorimotor associations can improve angle discrimination.
Potential for educational applications in improving learning outcomes.
Development of 'RobotAngle' application for primary school children.

Conclusions:

Multisensory technology offers a promising avenue for enhancing education.
Integration of sensory channels and embodiment principles is key.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is vital for developing effective learning tools.