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Out of the Lab and into the World: Bringing Story Listening Systems to the Classroom

The goal of the research is to develop and evaluate the effect of virtual computer peers in promoting emergent literacy activities. Virtual peers are projected images of children who have the ability to understand and respond to some aspects of their real child partners. In this poster, we present the results of two design experiments that examined the integration of a virtual peer system into formal and informal educational environments and the modifications needed for the system to have longevity in these contexts. One design experiment took place at a daycare center and one at an elementary school in a large urban setting. Results revealed an array of challenges, but also suggested many solutions.