On the Use of Large Interactive Displays to Support Collaborative Engagement and Visual Exploratory Tasks



Chen, Lei, Liang, Hai-Ning, Wang, Jialin, Qu, Yuanying and Yue, Yong
(2021) On the Use of Large Interactive Displays to Support Collaborative Engagement and Visual Exploratory Tasks. SENSORS, 21 (24). 8403-.

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Abstract

Large interactive displays can provide suitable workspaces for learners to conduct collaborative learning tasks with visual information in co-located settings. In this research, we explored the use of these displays to support collaborative engagement and exploratory tasks with visual representations. Our investigation looked at the effect of four factors (number of virtual workspaces within the display, number of displays, position arrangement of the collaborators, and collaborative modes of interaction) on learners' knowledge acquisition, engagement level, and task performance. To this end, a user study was conducted with 72 participants divided into 6 groups using an interactive tool developed to support the collaborative exploration of 3D visual structures. The results of this study showed that learners with one shared workspace and one single display can achieve better user performance and engagement levels. In addition, the back-to-back position with learners sharing their view and control of the workspaces was the most favorable. It also led to improved learning outcomes and engagement levels during the collaboration process.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: interactive displays, user engagement, collaborative learning, large displays, virtual workspaces
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 06 Jul 2023 13:48
Last Modified: 06 Jul 2023 13:48
DOI: 10.3390/s21248403
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3171493