Multi-touch screens are very fashionable these days, but there are not many practical applications for them. Now, researchers at Durham University in the UK are using them to develop the world’s first interactive classroom. The new learning environments are using ‘interactive multi-touch desks that look and act like a large version of an Apple iPhone.’ Their initiative, called SynergyNet, has several goals, including the development of learning by sharing. So far, the research team has linked up with manufacturers to design software and desks that recognize multiple touches on the desktop. But read more…
Multi-touch screens are very fashionable these days, but there are not many practical applications for them. Now, researchers at Durham University in the UK are using them to develop the world’s first interactive classroom. The new learning environments are using ‘interactive multi-touch desks that look and act like a large version of an Apple iPhone.’ [...]
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@ 20:18
I completely support the notion of technology as a proponent of social change, betterment and the like. But, this seems like an attempt to use technology just because it is available.
Will this technology actually educate and benefit or propagate further dumbing down, AND, who is going to pay for it.
Remember the pen or the book anyone?
@ 00:46
Classrooms and the rest of the public school prison systems which force children to learn (what they think is best) instead of basing learning on self-interest is an old and outdated model that deserves to die. There is no way to reform it and eliminate its authortarian structure at the same time.
Try democratic schools instead.