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New computing interfaces: how many American colleges and universities will explore Kinect and Move before December 15th?

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POSSIBLE ANSWERS	PREDICTED CHANCE	TODAY
1-10 (closed) » more info	PREDICTED 75.77%	ACTUAL 100.00%
11-20 (closed) » more info	PREDICTED 49.01%	ACTUAL 0.00%
21+ (closed) » more info	PREDICTED 44.03%	ACTUAL 0.00%
Zero (closed) » more info	PREDICTED 53.50%	ACTUAL 0.00%

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December 15, 2010 @ 01:51pm EST

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bryantt • Thu Jan 13 2011 at 01:08pm EST

Can we judge this? I’m running out of trading money.

BryanAlexander • Thu Jan 13 2011 at 02:14pm EST

Weird – I called the winner, but the other stocks didn’t get cashed out.
Fixed.

geoparadigm • Tue Dec 07 2010 at 02:03pm EST

MIT Media Lab: Gestural Web Navigation with the Kinect http://is.gd/ilZMF

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BryanAlexander • Mon Dec 13 2010 at 05:27pm EST

That’s one! Score to geoparadigm.

bryantt • Fri Dec 03 2010 at 09:33am EST

The tinkering is starting, though I’m not sure any of these example would count for our market. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40316967/ns/technology_and_science-the_new_york_times/

BryanAlexander • Fri Dec 03 2010 at 02:44pm EST

Too early?
Maybe we should rerun this after the December holidays.

bryantt • Fri Dec 03 2010 at 03:07pm EST

I think so, and maybe we need to decide what it means for a university to “explore”. If prof posts a demo to YouTube, or does it have to be something done for the university?

BryanAlexander • Fri Dec 03 2010 at 06:27pm EST

For now, let’s allow both!

bryantt • Mon Nov 01 2010 at 11:21am EDT

I’m much more familiar with the classroom possibilities than other parts of the college/university, so I may be missing something. So unless you can think of possibilities in administration or admissions, then yes, I think the next possibility for classroom ideas is winter break.

I’m also going to click the little heart button below your profile picture.

bryantt • Mon Nov 01 2010 at 11:09am EDT

I think it’s mostly a question of timing. Very few classes are looking to experiment with new technology this semester. It’s not enough time to even order the XBox or PS3 and play around with the possibilities. Also doesn’t have the “Let’s get in the Chronice. Buy everyone an iWhatever!” type appeal.

BryanAlexander • Mon Nov 01 2010 at 11:12am EDT

Do you think a December holiday spike will push experiments into January?
We can re-run this question then.

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Reasons for Prediction

"Economic worries around the election this week might make it harder for people to justify funding for such experiments."
Zero
November 02, 2010 @ 11:54am EDT

"I think a couple of Comp Sci departments will get their hands on one..predict 4-5. High demand/low supply will keep most at home, not work."
1-10
November 19, 2010 @ 02:38am EST

"Tea leaves say that although there will be significant studies of Kinect, they won't be in an academic environments."
1-10
December 07, 2010 @ 01:51pm EST

"The hacking is beginning...but it won't get into full gear until after the holidays...."
1-10
December 14, 2010 @ 10:58am EST

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Background information

How will campuses explore new computing interfaces?
This question’s example concerns the physically-intensive interface pioneered by the Wii, a computing setup which requires users to move a handheld device in space. The Wii has been available since 2006, but two new platforms are appearing this season. Microsoft is launching Kinect, and Sony the Playstation Move.

Will campuses experiment with these devices, taking advantage of their (apparently) cutting-edge design and media buzz? Will Kinect and/or Move point the way towards future computing paradigms in higher education?

More information about the possible answers

1-10

Between one and ten American campuses will have an experiment with either of these platforms.

11-20

Between eleven and twenty American campuses will have an experiment with either of these platforms.

21+

Twenty one or more American campuses will have an experiment with either of these platforms.

Zero

No campus tries either.