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Engaging Environmental Learning: A Tangible Approach for Conveying Environmental Data in Education Using Weight
KTH, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Human Centered Technology, Media Technology and Interaction Design, MID. (Learning in Engineering Science)ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6457-5231
KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM). (Vetenskapens hus)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8250-8152
KTH, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Human Centered Technology, Media Technology and Interaction Design, MID.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6711-0584
2024 (English)In: TEI 2024 - Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , 2024, article id 90Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper presents a novel method for communicating environmental information in an engaging and memorable manner. Instead of traditional visual or written communication, our approach involves physical representation of data, using weight as the key element. Using food as a case study, we demonstrate the carbon footprint of food items through life-sized models that accurately reflect their actual weight. In an educational setting, students collectively discuss and estimate emissions for sample foods, followed by hands-on interaction. Each model's weight mirrors its carbon footprint, from 50 grams for half a kilo of potatoes to 13 kilograms for half a kilo of beef. Early tests show a significant "Wow!"factor, particularly for high-emission foods. This tangible experience leaves a lasting impression, potentially influencing future choices. Our approach can extend to other areas like energy. The paper concludes with design recommendations for future work.

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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , 2024. article id 90
Keywords [en]
Food product carbon literacy, Physicalization of data, Sustainable development, Tangible interaction
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Environmental Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-344035DOI: 10.1145/3623509.3635272Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85185224834OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-344035DiVA, id: diva2:1841405
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18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2024, Cork, Ireland, Feb 11 2024 - Feb 14 2024
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Available from: 2024-02-28 Created: 2024-02-28 Last updated: 2024-02-29Bibliographically approved

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Hedin, BjörnBlomqvist, Anders G.Menon, Arjun Rajendran

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