Alisha Panjwani
ABSTRACT
Story-Making is a process that cultivates creative learning by combining innovative forms of storytelling and new forms of making with novel technologies. In this paper, I highlight creative experiences for engaging children in making physical representations of their personal stories using Tangible Computational Media such as paper electronics, programmable projections, and sewable circuits. By sharing examples of the artifacts and stories made by children, I describe how they construct and express personal meaning artistically, electronically, and computationally. Reflecting on Story-Making explorations with children, I share ten design practices for developing creative learning environments, experiences, and tools that broaden and deepen children's engagement with new technologies.
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Index Terms
- Constructing Meaning: Designing Powerful Story-Making Explorations for Children to Express with Tangible Computational Media
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