NetTango, an agent-based modeling environment designed for use on a multi-touch tabletop surface. NetTango is based on the popular agent-based modeling environment, NetLogo developed by the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling at Northwestern University. The NetTango project seeks to broaden the accessibility and use of NetLogo for a younger audience.

People

• Michael Horn
• Uri Wilensky
• Elham Beheshti
• Izabel Olson Duarte
• Arthur Hjorth
• Aditi Wagh

Publications

• Olson, I.C. & Horn, M. (2011). Modeling on the Table: Agent-Based Modeling in Elementary School with NetTango. In Proc. 10th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children (short paper), Ann Arbor, MI. June, 2011.
• Olson, I.C., Leong, Z.A., Wilensky, U., and Horn, M.S. (2011). “It’s just a toolbar!” Using Tangibles to Help Children Manage Conflict Around a Multi-Touch Tabletop. In Proc. International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI’11), Funchal, Portugal. January 23-26, 2011.

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