an augmented analog book that contributes in educating arab children
This research studies designing an augmented analog storybook that in conjunction with digital devices makes children’s use of digital devices more beneficial for learning to read in Arabic. Through this research a literature review, a focus group, and visual research has been conducted. The main finding of the literature review was that the use of multi-media in children’s storybooks could serve as an educative and interesting teaching method that improves linguistic skills. Additionally, the main findings of the focus group was that parent-child joint reading leads to a more successful learning outcome. Furthermore, the main finding of visual research was that, a script with repetitive, simple vocabulary, along with unrealistic illustrations that show textures of different colors and materials is best suitable for making a storybook interesting for children. This research is the basis for a design outcome. Thus, the primary deliverable of this paper is the augmented features that will appear in the digital device. On the other hand, the secondary deliverable of this paper is the Arabic analog storybook, which will include special pages that can be scanned by an app that uses photo recognition technology, this will tie the book and the digital features together. (Published abstract)