Emerging Technology: Multitouch Jill Montague EDAE A637 Dr. Andrew Page March 23, 2009

Multitouch iPhone iPod touch CUBIT Microsoft’s Surface Mac multitouch track pad Diamond Touch Perceptive Pixel Wall-sized multitouch screens

CUBIT Addie Wagenknecht Stefan Hechenberger CUBIT Technology used to replace the mouse & pointer with multiple fingers First multitouch technology Inexpensive Can be built at home

Jeff Han developed wall sized multitouch screens All about multitouch Who is Jeff Han Multi touch 2006

Windows 7 Multi touch The most current multi touch technology Can it be used in education Physical disabilities Visual impairments Education Engages more female learners Music

Current Multitouch Ideas Forum on Multitouch Nasa & multitouch

Multitouch in the Classroom Smartboards and multitouch

Technology Enhanced Learning Synergy Net Framework Greater student interest Increased motivation How weaker students learn Teacher learner group Play, shared exploration, & brainstorming

Smartboard Smartboard Aviation Education Copy & paste link into web browser http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Case+Studies/Search+case+studies.htm?guid={B1745AE1-6043-41AB-9163-957E97EE71F4} Stimulus package and Education

The Future Multitouch, e-learning & collaboration

E-learning & Multitouch Hands on Collaboration Demonstration of clinical skills Increased “face to face” interaction versus individuals sitting at computer screens

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