IMPULSE: Investigating Metrics of Participation, Understanding, and Lecture Engagement
Project Objective
IMPULSE examines the factors that influence students' comprehension, active participation, and engagement during lectures. The goal is to develop objective metrics for measuring learning involvement and to optimize didactic approaches.
Background
Student motivation and active involvement in academic settings are critical success factors with a significant impact on learning outcomes. By employing technologies such as eye tracking and facial analysis, cognitive attention patterns and emotional states during lectures can be captured, thereby identifying potential areas for improving teaching methodologies.
Methodology
Participants: Students from various disciplines in real lecture settings.
Technologies:
- Eye Tracking: Analysis of visual attention directed at presentation content and lecturers.
- Facial Analysis: Detection of emotions such as engagement, frustration, and joy.
Data Collection:
- Measurement of attention, gaze patterns, and emotional feedback during lectures.
- Comparison: Evaluation of interactive teaching methods against traditional lecture formats.
