Modeling on the table: agent-based modeling in elementary school with NetTango

In this paper we describe NetTango, an agent-based modeling environment designed for elementary school students to use on a multi-touch tabletop surface. We review literature on the use of interactive tabletops for learning and present examples from an exploratory study that we conducted with 28 children (ages 6--10). We also discuss two design challenges that emerged during our study and consider possible solutions.

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