Abstract

Engaging students in class is paramount if they are to gain a deep understanding of class content. Student engagement is manifested by attention to the various components of instruction. However, there is little research at the tertiary level focusing on what aspects of instruction are related to changes in student attention during class. To address this gap, we collected multiple streams of data that provide a measure of student attention during instruction. We had students in an organic chemistry course who wear hats with a camera mounted on the brim, to provide a record of student gaze (i.e. looking at the board, notes, and friends). We also had students who use electronic pens that allowed us to record what information students transferred into their notes (pencasts). Based on our initial results, we believe the data provided by the point-of-view cameras and electronic pens hold great promise for using these technologies as viable research tools in educational settings to address various research questions.

Citation

Maltese, A.V., Danish, J.A., Bouldin, R.M., Harsh, J.A. & Bryan, B. (2016). What Are Students Doing during Lecture? Evidence from New Technologies to Capture Student Activity. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 39(2), 208-226. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/193589/.

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Keywords

• Attention
• chemistry
• educational technology
• Eye Movements
• Introductory Courses
• learner engagement
• Lecture Method
• Notetaking
• Science Instruction
• Statistical Analysis
• Student Behavior
• undergraduate students
• Video Technology