We investigated the experiences of 15 parents and their tween children (ages 8-12, n= 23)
during nature explorations using the NatureCollections app, a mobile application that …

Can a mobile application encourage children to spend more time outdoors and promote
their connectedness to nature? In this paper, we present results from a three-week …

Outdoor play activities are one of the ways via which children can acquire a sense of place
towards their neighbourhood. Engaging children in the design of these activities through …

We are surrounded by increasingly complex networks of smart objects, yet our
understanding and attachment to them is rather limited. One way to support stronger end …

One strategy toward universalizing play is enabling more people to develop their own
games. In this paper, our efforts toward a framework for inclusive creation of inclusive games …

Interactive technology has a complicated relationship with recreation in nature. Many people
have praised, and many have lamented the impact of interactive technology on recreation in …

Abstract End-User Development (EUD) is a topic that finds application in varied domains but
so far it has only been marginally considered in digital games research. However, there are …

We found significant gaps in the climates and built environments used as settings for studies
of HCI outdoors. The experience of using a computer outdoors varies widely depending on …

How is technology being designed to improve children's well-being? We address this
question in connection to childhood overweight issues. On a global level, overweight and …

Today's technologies are rapidly impacting how children learn, play, communicate, and
interact with others. Popular media and common wisdom often portray children's technology …