Publication | ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2018
Investigating How Online Help and Learning Resources Support Children’s Use of 3D Design Software
Abstract
Investigating How Online Help and Learning Resources Support Children’s Use of 3D Design Software
Nathaniel Hudson, Ben Lafreniere, Parmit Chilana, Tovi Grossman
ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2018
3D design software is increasingly available to children through libraries, maker spaces, and for free on the web. This unprecedented availability has the potential to unleash children’s creativity in cutting edge domains, but is limited by the steep learning curve of the software. Unfortunately, there is little past work studying the breakdowns faced by children in this domain—most past work has focused on adults in professional settings. In this paper, we present a study of online learning resources and help-seeking strategies available to children starting out with 3D design software. We find that children face a range of challengeswhen trying to learn 3D design independently—tutorials present instructions at a granularity that leads to overlooked and incorrectly-performed actions, and online help-seeking is largely ineffective due to challenges with query formulation and evaluating found information. Based on our findings, we recommend design directions for next-generation help and learning systems tailored to children.
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