Framing Foundational Taxonomy of Multimedia Tangibility in Education Setting for Children

Abstract

The paper describes a new foundational taxonomy of tangible multimedia, a genre of multimedia which deploys the use of tangible artefacts, based on Piagets theory of cognitive development. A taxonomy for setting tangibility in multimedia realm is required for grounding guideline stipulating the consistent way of using tangible artefacts within multimedia context. This paper begins discussion by looking into facets of tangibility dimension by way of literature review. The taxonomy suggests multimedia tangibility can be achieved at least on six facets, namely abdication, loose, naturalness, link semantics, cardinality, and comprehensive mapping facets. Discussion followed by elaboration of each of their associated functions. The paper is concluded with a brief description of a research results, which revealed the efficacy of tangible multimedia compliant with some of the facets of the taxonomy in elevating learners learning performance.