Exploring the Tangible Table in the development of the virtual version of the activity "An Adventure in Space"

• Luize V. Abreu Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) http://orcid.org/0009-0001-0570-0706
• Luciana Foss Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0473-4111
• Simone André da Costa Cavalheiro Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7442-7379
• Rafael S. Ferrão Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel)
• Tatiana Aires Tavares Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3877-301X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/weit.2023.26606

Abstract

This work proposes the adaptation of the activity "An Adventure in Space" to a virtual environment, utilizing an interactive interface: the tangible table. The transition of the activity to a virtual format aims to promote a more practical learning experience, enriched by the tactile and digital interaction provided by the tangible table. This study presents a methodological approach to the development of the virtual activity game.

Keywords: Computational Thinking (PC), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Tangible Table, Educational games, Vectors and arrays

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