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Our novel approach aims to create a multi-sensory learning experience by incorporating various senses to deepen children's understanding of concepts. By integrating physical input and output, we seek to provide an interactive and engaging environment for exploring words and their meanings. Our focus is on utilizing different sensors to enable children to actively interact with the learning material and stimulate their senses, fostering a holistic learning experience.
Our interactive experience aims to help children grasp the concept of the sense of closeness and connection with another person. By incorporating physical input and output, we create a multi-sensory learning environment that immerses children in an interactive exploration of this abstract concept. Through the use of Arduino and appropriate sensors, we enable children to actively engage with the learning material, fostering a deeper understanding of “love” or “emotion”.
The input for this experience can involve touch, sound, and visual interactions. For example, children can interact with a pressure-sensitive mat or sensor that responds to their physical presence or touch, symbolizing the feeling of closeness. This input can trigger a variety of outputs to reinforce the concept. Outputs can include soft lighting that changes color to represent different emotional states, calming music or heartbeat sounds that simulate the feeling of closeness, and visual animations or projected images that depict people connecting or holding hands.
Scenario: A child approaches an interactive learning station and steps onto a pressure-sensitive mat. As they step on the mat, soft lighting illuminates around them, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The child feels a gentle vibration under their feet, reminiscent of the sense of connection when standing close to someone. Calming music, such as a gentle melody or a soothing heartbeat rhythm, starts playing, further enhancing the feeling of closeness. The child then sees projected images of people holding hands or embracing, visually representing the concept of connection. They can interact further by moving their hands or fingers near proximity sensors, triggering additional visual and auditory feedback that reinforces the idea of closeness and connection.
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To realize this interactive experience, you can consider using the following sensors and technologies: