What is it about?
We conducted a study with children at a preschool to evaluate a set of technology supports designed to encourage a specific type of social play with their peers. This type of play is an evidence-based method for developing self-regulation skills which impact school success. We found that the supports, especially an adult-controlled puppet made from a Bluetooth speaker, were especially helpful in encouraging the participation of shy children who were quiet and hesitant to join in play without the supports.
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Why is it important?
Social play is an important part of children's development, and shy children have an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders later in life. These supports could help teachers re-integrate shy children into their post-pandemic classrooms.
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This paper provided me the opportunity to learn from my experienced co-authors and highlighted the potential for technology to support high-quality, face-to-face interactions between young children.
Flannery Currin
University of Iowa
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This page is a summary of: Supporting Shy Preschool Children in Joining Social Play, June 2021, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3459990.3460729.
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