Young Researcher Paper Award 2023
🥇Winners

Notice of retraction
Vol. 34, No. 8(3), S&M3042

Notice of retraction
Vol. 32, No. 8(2), S&M2292

Print: ISSN 0914-4935
Online: ISSN 2435-0869
Sensors and Materials
is an international peer-reviewed open access journal to provide a forum for researchers working in multidisciplinary fields of sensing technology.
Sensors and Materials
is covered by Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics), Scopus (Elsevier), and other databases.

Instructions to authors
English    日本語

Instructions for manuscript preparation
English    日本語

Template
English

Publisher
 MYU K.K.
 Sensors and Materials
 1-23-3-303 Sendagi,
 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0022, Japan
 Tel: 81-3-3827-8549
 Fax: 81-3-3827-8547

MYU Research, a scientific publisher, seeks a native English-speaking proofreader with a scientific background. B.Sc. or higher degree is desirable. In-office position; work hours negotiable. Call 03-3827-8549 for further information.


MYU Research

(proofreading and recording)


MYU K.K.
(translation service)


The Art of Writing Scientific Papers

(How to write scientific papers)
(Japanese Only)

Sensors and Materials, Volume 36, Number 5(1) (2024)
Copyright(C) MYU K.K.
pp. 1761-1776
S&M3631 Research Paper of Special Issue
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM4791
Published: May 15, 2024

Impact of Gamified Learning Using Smart Building Blocks on Early Childhood Development [PDF]

Fang-Chen Hsu

(Received October 20, 2023; Accepted March 28, 2024)

Keywords: multiple intelligence theory, gamified learning, early childhood development, usability evaluation, educational effectiveness

The focus of this study lies in early childhood development, a crucial stage marked by sensorimotor and cognitive advancements. The trajectory of early childhood development is intricately influenced by genetics, environment, nutrition, health, and, notably, stimulation, which is the provision of enriching sensory and educational encounters. Toys emerge as one of the vital catalysts for nurturing exploration, creativity, and learning in children. The efficacy of toys varies, prompting the imperative to craft age-appropriate, technology-aligned playthings. Smart toys, exemplified by smart building blocks, seamlessly blend conventional play with electronic components, promising interactivity and amusement. In this research, whether game-infused learning, employing these smart building blocks, augments early childhood development is investigated and its pedagogical efficacy is assessed through educational effectiveness evaluation. Notwithstanding certain constraints, encompassing cost considerations, technological functionalities, and regional predispositions, in this investigation, innovative paradigms are introduced for shaping smart building blocks as didactic implements that prioritize simplicity over intricate technology. The findings underscore the ease of use and educational potential intrinsic to smart building blocks, positioning them as transformative assets in early childhood education. Consequently, this exploration advocates further research and development to unlock their complete educational prowess.

Corresponding author: Fang-Chen Hsu


Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Cite this article
Fang-Chen Hsu, Impact of Gamified Learning Using Smart Building Blocks on Early Childhood Development, Sens. Mater., Vol. 36, No. 5, 2024, p. 1761-1776.



Forthcoming Regular Issues


Forthcoming Special Issues

Special Issue on Applications of Novel Sensors and Related Technologies for Internet of Things
Guest editor, Teen-Hang Meen (National Formosa University), Wenbing Zhao (Cleveland State University), and Cheng-Fu Yang (National University of Kaohsiung)
Call for paper


Special Issue on Advanced Sensing Technologies for Green Energy
Guest editor, Yong Zhu (Griffith University)
Call for paper


Special Issue on Room-temperature-operation Solid-state Radiation Detectors
Guest editor, Toru Aoki (Shizuoka University)
Call for paper


Special Issue on International Conference on Biosensors, Bioelectronics, Biomedical Devices, BioMEMS/NEMS and Applications 2023 (Bio4Apps 2023)
Guest editor, Dzung Viet Dao (Griffith University) and Cong Thanh Nguyen (Griffith University)
Conference website
Call for paper


Special Issue on Advanced Sensing Technologies and Their Applications in Human/Animal Activity Recognition and Behavior Understanding
Guest editor, Kaori Fujinami (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)
Call for paper


Special Issue on Piezoelectric Thin Films and Piezoelectric MEMS
Guest editor, Isaku Kanno (Kobe University)
Call for paper


Copyright(C) MYU K.K. All Rights Reserved.