CAL interface design for young children: a case study in literacy
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A Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) system for children must provide a particularly simple and intuitive user interface if it is to be an effective teaching aid. However, design rules and guidelines for the development of interfaces for children are still being established. This paper proposes several such design principles and tests them through the implementation of a CAL literacy application. The application has been evaluated in practical use by children and teachers in the classroom.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004