Advance Technology for Kids to Improve Knowledge and Skills using Motion Gesture Recognition – Leap Mania

Abstract

Leap mania is a gesture controlled e-leaning system which targets the nursery level kids to improve their knowledge and skills in a pleasurable learning environment. Game-based learning is becoming popular in the academic discussion of Learning Technologies. However, even though the educational potential of games has been thoroughly discussed in modern days, teaching to small kids became difficult due to the short attention spans of them. In addition to traditional methods of learning and teaching, such as reading books and newspapers, a huge variety of online educational resources are available to provide an atmosphere of fun and interactive designs to keep children engaged. However, there is no proper e-learning game tools with gesture control mechanism found among the tools and computer based applications for kids. This research focuses on building an enthusiastic and pleasurable learning environment to enhance the knowledge and skills of kids by implementing a game-based learning application using leap motion controller.