Design process for tangible learning object

The work discusses the practice of using physical objects as a complement to mathematics learning for children and adolescents in schools. Concrete materials, known as manipulatives, are commonly used by elementary school teachers to teach abstract mathematical concepts. However, there is a lack of content and processes that combine manipulative materials with technology for educational purposes. The proposed approach introduces a design process to integrate computational techniques with familiar concrete objects, creating tangible learning objects that enrich the learning experience. This approach fosters student engagement and allows them to interact with the tangible learning objects, becoming active participants in constructing their knowledge. The dissertation presents a design process for tangible learning objects in mathematics and provides specifications for creating these objects to support teaching. An example is given through the design of a tangible learning object called "Tangible Tangram."