takes on Resnick et al.’s terms. We
also add one additional specification: reinforced corners, for supporting
the creative pursuits of children
who may do best at the widest parts
of the wall, the highest reaches of
the ceiling, or at the ground floor,
depending on the situation.
Low Floors with Ramps
For an interactive technology or
learning environment to have a “low
floor,” children with relatively little
experience should be able to learn
the basics without extensive prior
experience or knowledge.
However low a floor may be,
without a “ramp” or other types of
modifications, the entire system
may be entirely out of reach for
certain populations of children.
Rahul Bhargava, a graduate student
in the Lifelong Kindergarten Group
at the MIT Media Lab, developed
the Bricket as his master’s thesis
project, which adapted and extend-
• Photos of a project
Dsouza, Barretto,
and Raman are
conducting at a
boarding school for
children with autism
in Bangalore, India
[ 7]. Top: A child
sharing the music
emitted by a touch-based multisensory
toy with a researcher. Left: Children
with autism collaboratively use a
multisensory toy.