3 research outputs found
Using computer peripheral devices to measure attentiveness
Attention is strongly connected with learning and when it comes to
acquiring new knowledge, attention is one the most important mechanisms. The
learner’s attention affects learning results and can define the success or failure
of a student. The negative effects are especially significant when carrying out
long or demanding tasks, as often happens in an assessment. This paper presents
a monitoring system using computer peripheral devices. Two classes were
monitored, a regular one and an assessment one. Results show that it is possible
to measure attentiveness in a non-intrusive way.This work has been supported by COMPETE: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007043 and
FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia within the Project Scope:
UID/CEC/00319/2013.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Modelling an intelligent interaction system for increasing the level of attention
Learning activities using technologies is one of the common education
methods. Its advantages allow that students can learn with concepts more
practical’s. However in this environment not all the students can be attentive. In
this research an Ambient Intelligent System has been designed using biometrics
behaviors for detecting learner inattentiveness. The learning attentiveness of a
student can be determined precisely and the teacher has access to these results
and might improve news strategies.This work has been supported by COMPETE: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007043 and
FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia within the Project Scope:
UID/CEC/00319/2013.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Quantifying the effects of learning styles on attention
Monitoring and managing attention in the classroom is nowadays an
important aspect where the level of learner’s attention affects learning
results. When students are using devices connected to the Internet in learning
activities in which they send and received notifications, beeps, and vibrations
and blinking messages, the ability to focus becomes increasingly important.
This is true in many different domains, from the classroom to the workplace.
This paper deals with the issue of attention monitoring, with the aim of
providing a non-intrusive, reliable and easy tool that can be used freely in
schools or organizations, without changing or interfering with the established
working routines. Specifically, we look at desk students in learning activities, in
which the student spends long time interacting with the computer.This work has been supported by COMPETE: POCI-01-0145-
FEDER-007043 and FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia within the Project
Scope: UID/CEC/00319/2013.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio