What children can tell us about technology: the CHIkids model of technology immersion

This tutorial will introduce the CHIkids model of technology integration, research, and learning. This model illustrates an educational technology immersion experience for kids, a problem-centered approach to teaching for educators, and examples of contextual inquiry and participatory design methodologies for HCI professionals. This introductory-level tutorial will provide an opportunity for tutorial participants to gain hands-on experience with kids and technology as well as to understand the underlying principles behind the CHIkids model of technology immersion.