scholarly journals Giok the Alien: An AR-Based Integrated System for the Empowerment of Problem-Solving, Pragmatic, and Social Skills in Pre-School Children

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 2368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Lorusso ◽  
Marisa Giorgetti ◽  
Simona Travellini ◽  
Luca Greci ◽  
Andrea Zangiacomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Strategic Behaviors ◽  
Smart Tv

The use of technology for educational purposes is a consolidated reality, and many new tools are constantly being devised and offered for use with both normally developing children and children with special needs. Nonetheless, a detailed analysis of the processes being stimulated and of the goals being pursued is often lacking or absent. In this work we describe the design, development and preliminary testing of an integrated system which combines the use of smart devices, a physical cube, augmented reality (AR) technology, a smart TV, and a software application especially designed to stimulate cognitive and social functions in pre-school children. The system was tested with three groups of children (25 children in total) during kindergarten activities. The results show that the system is easy to understand, elicits high levels of participation and social interaction, favors strategic behaviors, and can be used by the children with limited need of instruction and support by the adult. The implications for empowerment in typically developing children and the possibilities for use with children who have specific impairments in social communication are discussed.

ChangeIt

2020 ◽  
pp. 72-94
Author(s):  
Vivian Varnava ◽  
Aurora Constantin ◽  
Cristina Adriana Alexandru
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Design Studies ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Preliminary Work ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Core Deficits

The use of technology-based interventions for ameliorating ASD core deficits has been growing in popularity. However, limited technologies are available that can help children with autism (aged 6 to 11) cope with changes, and these do not typically incorporate the methods used or recommended by practitioners. This project addressed this gap through the design, development and evaluation of a prototype app to support children with ASD overcome their difficulties with changes. The researchers report on preliminary work in developing this app, in which they decided not to involve children with ASD before getting some evidence that the app may be useful and suitable for them. Therefore, the design at this stage was informed by the research literature and design studies involving typically developing (TD) children, practitioners and researchers. The evaluation studies revealed that: 1) the app is easy to use; 2) the activities are perceived as fun and engaging; 3) the app may be suitable for children with ASD.

Default mode network connections supporting intra-individual variability in typically developing primary school children: An EEG study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 811-823
Author(s):  
Evgeniya Yu. Privodnova ◽  
Helena R. Slobodskaya ◽  
Andrey V. Bocharov ◽  
Alexander E. Saprigyn ◽  
Gennady G. Knyazev
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Default Mode Network ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Default Mode ◽  
Network Connections

Designing a Computer Network in Building a Smart School with Case Study of SMA Negeri 1 Kediri

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Ega Meiliana Wijaya ◽  
I Komang Ari Mogi
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Network Development ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Star Topology ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
School Concept

Smart school is a technology-based school concept used in the teaching and learning process in the classroom. The use of educational technology includes an integrated system that assists the educational community in carrying out their respective functions with the aim of developing the potential of students. The use of technology in the field of education is expected to help and facilitate students and schools in conducting learning so that technology is able to facilitate and solve problems in learning. In building smart schools, it is also necessary to design technology developed in technology. The concept of network development that will be used is to use the Top-Down method and the topology used is to use ring topology and star topology. With the development of smart schools, it is expected that education using technology will continue to develop.

scholarly journals Perceived Effectiveness of E-Learning Among Parents of School-Going Children during Covid 19 in Karachi – An Analytical Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-72
Author(s):  
Sobia Iqbal ◽  
Shumaila Burney ◽  
Munazza Rahim Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Online Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
School Management ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Analytical Review

The study stems from the recognition of the social impact of the pandemic, where a significant aspect was relevant to dissemination of education during the pandemic. The immediate response by school management and teachers and the adoption of an alternate learning strategy by parents and school children has indeed been a matter of grave concern. This study attempts to analytical review the existing online learning and its effectiveness in terms of (i) communication and coordination (ii) instructional design (iii) utilization of relevant medium as perceived by parents of school going children. Based on the premise that online education was embraced as their remained no other choice for a child’s connectivity to his/her regular school activities, it is believed that it is critical to anticipate whether online education would be willingly adopted by parents and children if given a choice during COVID-19 Pandemic. The research conclusions are based on the results of a survey conducted among parents of children enrolled in private schools in Karachi. The study explores perceptions regarding various aspects of online education such as learner interactions with course content, student interactions with instructors, a more favourable software application for child’s educational progress, most convenient channel of communication with school management, most engaging instructional design and effective medium for online education to analytically review how school children are coping with the change in learning models.

scholarly journals An Improved Framework for C-V2X Systems with Data Integration and Identity-based Authentication

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Huang
Keyword(s):  
Bottom Layer ◽  
Autonomous Driving ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Fusion Model ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
Multiple Devices ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Time Frames

Current trends of autonomous driving apply the hybrid use of on-vehicle and roadside smart devices to perform collaborative data sensing and computing, so as to achieve a comprehensive and stable decision making. The integrated system is usually named as C-V2X. However, several challenges have significantly hindered the development and adoption of such systems. For example, the difficulty of accessing multiple data protocols of multiple devices at the bottom layer, and the centralized deployment of computing arithmetic power. Therefore, this work proposes a novel framework for the design of C-V2X systems. First, a highly aggregated architecture is designed with fully integration with multiple traffic data resources. Then a multilevel information fusion model is designed based on multi-sensors in vehicle-road coordination. The model can fit different detection environments, detection mechanisms, and time frames. Finally, a lightweight and efficient identity-based authentication method is given. The method can realize bidirectional authentication between end devices and edge gateways.

Integrated Smart TV-Based Personal E-Health System

2017 ◽  
pp. 1046-1063
Author(s):  
Laura Raffaeli ◽  
Susanna Spinsante ◽  
Ennio Gambi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Near Field ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Biomedical Sensors ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Smart Tv

This paper discusses the design and experimental implementation of an integrated system for the delivery of health related services, based on different technologies and devices. The idea is to create a unique point of access for the user, towards both a cloud-based remote service for the consultation of medical reports, and a personal local service that allows to collect and display data from biomedical sensors, to manage user's reminders for medicines, and to monitor the patient's dietary habits. The proposed system employs suitable technologies to simplify the user interaction, such as Near Field Communications enabled devices, and a smart TV equipment. By this way, it is possible to effectively deliver telehealth services also to users who may be less familiar with technological equipments, such as older adults, or people living in rural communities. The experimental implementation proves the feasibility of the proposed service, and the possibility to gain users' adherence and compliance, through proper design criteria.

scholarly journals Design and implementation of blue tooth aided inexpensive safety band for fishermen

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.25) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Jayarama Pradeep ◽  
S Sridharan
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Wireless Health ◽  
Fishing Community ◽  
Health Monitoring System ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Software Interface ◽  
The People ◽  
Blue Tooth

This paper presents with a new reliable inexpensive wireless health monitoring system designed for fishermen. Presently there are many smart devices available for the general population with many features in them that not put to use in every situation of our life. The most important aim of this paper is to deal with the safety and well-being of the fishermen during their voyage. The major cause of fishermen’s poor health during voyage is due to lack of proper health guidance to the fishermen. This paper proposes with the monitoring of the fisherman’s health through various sensors and relaying of those signals through blue tooth connectivity. The monitoring signals are finally obtained in Android mobile devices that can be used by the crew in real-time. The proposed approach is feasible for fishermen by establishing a software application to monitor the health of the fisherman. The proposed system is simple, economical and specifically designed for the people of the fishing community and it also enhances the motor control of the boat through the software interface by using a set of soft keys.  

scholarly journals UTAUT2 Based Predictions of Factors Influencing the Technology Acceptance of Phablets by DNP

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Yo Huang ◽  
Yu-Sheng Kao
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Predicting Factors ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Network Process ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Smart Mobile

The smart mobile devices have emerged during the past decade and have become one of the most dominant consumer electronic products. Therefore, exploring and understanding the factors which can influence the acceptance of novel mobile technology have become the essential task for the vendors and distributors of mobile devices. The Phablets, integrated smart devices combining the functionality and characteristics of both tablet PCs and smart phones, have gradually become possible alternatives for smart phones. Therefore, predicting factors which can influence the acceptance of Phablets have become indispensable for designing, manufacturing, and marketing of such mobile devices. However, such predictions are not easy. Meanwhile, very few researches tried to study related issues. Consequently, the authors aim to explore and predict the intentions to use and use behaviors of Phablets. The second generation of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) is introduced as a theoretic basis. The Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) based Network Process (DNP) will be used to construct the analytic framework. In light of the analytic results, the causal relationships being derived by the DEMATEL demonstrate the direct influence of the habit on other dimensions. Also, based on the influence weights being derived, the use intention, hedonic motivation, and performance expectancy are the most important dimensions. The analytic results can serve as a basis for concept developments, marketing strategy definitions, and new product designs of the future Phablets. The proposed analytic framework can also be used for predicting and analyzing consumers’ preferences toward future mobile devices.

scholarly journals An Interactive Animated Comic of Paedophile Awareness for Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 332-337
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Interactive Application ◽  
User Friendly

Paedophile is an issue that can cause nightmare to children who have become victims as they are likely to suffer physically and emotionally for the rest of their lives. Paedophile awareness is still generally low among Malaysians, especially children, that a creative and attractive method is required to deliver the crucial message. This research focused on the integration of animated comic and interactive multimedia using storytelling elements to create awareness about paedophile. Scenes embedded with the message are put into comic form to attract children’s attention and increase their understanding. Therefore, this study aims to develop an interactive application, called ‘i-ComPedo’ (Interactive Animated Comic of Paedophile Awareness among Children. The study adapts 3-phases research activities for the research methodology, which are analysis and design, development and testing. In order to evaluate the usability of ‘i-ComPedo’, this study conducted usability that involved primary school children. The usability test revealed that 91.3% of the children perceived ‘i-ComPedo’ as an interesting, understandable, user-friendly courseware. As a conclusion, an interactive animated comic has been developed to offer a new and innovative approach in instilling awareness among children about paedophile.

scholarly journals Indonesian Shophouse Design Development based on the Establishment of Community and Social Aspect

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
Nathalia Yunita Sugiharto
Keyword(s):  
17Th Century ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Colonial Era ◽  
Needs Satisfaction

The existence of shophouse in Indonesia has been started in the 17th century at the Colonial Era brought by Chinese traders.Shophouse is considered as a solution of the increasing density of population in Indonesia and land limitation. Shophouse typology adapt along with time and its surroundings. Along with its development, nowadays shophouse’s design had its own problem. Basically shophouse is supposed to accomodate two functions which is residential and stores but its residential function become less dominant than its commercial function. One of the causes is the shophouse design can’t meet the resident’s social needs satisfaction. Method that used in this research is comparative by comparing shophouse design in Colonial era with shophouse design that commonly found in Indonesia. Based on the study, it showed that the shophouse design in Colonial era was able to accommodate social functions among the inhabitants while the shophouse design that is commonly found in Indonesia focused in terms of economy (how quickly sold) and ignore the residential needs in their design. The study is expected to provide benefits in shophouse design in future and can contribute the knowledge in the realm of architecture.

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