Outputs (4)

Issues in scaffolding collaborative inquiry science learning (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Anastopoulou, S., & O'Malley, C. (2009). Issues in scaffolding collaborative inquiry science learning. In A. Dimitracopoulou, Claire O'Malley, Daniel Suthers, & P. Reimann (Eds.), Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Practices, CSCL 2009 Community Events Proceedings - 9th International Conference (34-36)

The aim of this symposium is to explore a number of different approaches to providing scaffolding of collaborative activities in inquiry learning in science that are adaptive to context, that support coordination of activities across contexts and tha... Read More about Issues in scaffolding collaborative inquiry science learning.

Physical manipulation: Evaluating the potential for tangible designs (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Manches, A., O'Malley, C., & Benford, S. (2009). Physical manipulation: Evaluating the potential for tangible designs. In TEI '09 Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Tangible and Embedded Interaction (77-84). https://doi.org/10.1145/1517664.1517688

In order to design tangible technologies that are effective in supporting children's learning, it is important to understand what advantages or limitations are afforded by physical manipulation. This paper highlights some of the perceptual and manipu... Read More about Physical manipulation: Evaluating the potential for tangible designs.

The role of physical representations in solving number problems: A comparison of young children's use of physical and virtual materials (2009)
Journal Article
Manches, A., O'Malley, C., & Benford, S. (2010). The role of physical representations in solving number problems: A comparison of young children's use of physical and virtual materials. Computers & Education, 54(3), 622-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2009.09.023

This research aims to explore the role of physical representations in young children’s numerical learning then identify the benefits of using a graphical interface in order to understand the potential for developing interactive technologies in this d... Read More about The role of physical representations in solving number problems: A comparison of young children's use of physical and virtual materials.

Enhanced recognition of written words and enjoyment of reading in struggling beginner readers through whole-word multimedia software (2009)
Journal Article
Karemaker, A., Pitchford, N., & O'Malley, C. (2010). Enhanced recognition of written words and enjoyment of reading in struggling beginner readers through whole-word multimedia software. Computers & Education, 54(1), 199-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2009.07.018

The effectiveness of a reading intervention using the whole-word multimedia software ‘Oxford Reading Tree (ORT) for Clicker’ was compared to a reading intervention using traditional ORT Big Books. Developing literacy skills and attitudes towards lear... Read More about Enhanced recognition of written words and enjoyment of reading in struggling beginner readers through whole-word multimedia software.