Eye-LAB - Teaching complex visual tasks in higher education
In higher education, complex visual tasks (e.g., interpreting mathematical models or digital medical images) are often taught in one-on-one settings. However, there is limited knowledge about effective instructional methods, which impacts the quality of teaching and learning. This Ph.D.-project aims to improve one-on-one learning, by using eye-tracking research methods to develop practical guidelines for teaching complex visual tasks effectively.
Aims
The aim of eyeLAB is to investigate how eye-tracking - technology that records where someone is looking, for how long, and in what order - can improve teacher-student interaction. This project offers valuable insights into how joint visual attention between teachers and students affects the learning process, significantly enhancing one-on-one teaching practices. By employing innovative eye-tracking technology and specially developed software, we can objectively measure and analyze visual interactions during complex visual tasks. The findings lead to concrete instructional guidelines that help teachers effectively guide their students. This research project not only strengthens teachers' instructional skills but also improves students' learning experiences, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of education in the optometry program and other visually-oriented disciplines.
Results
- Scientific insights into joint visual information processing during one-on-one teaching
- Development of instructional methods for teaching complex visual tasks
- Software development that automatically measures the distance between two gaze points
Duration
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2029
Approach
EyeLAB combines several eye-tracking and camera systems to investigate how students and teachers process information in various learning environments. Data analysis focuses on visual strategies and cognitive processes that contribute to effective instruction for learning complex visual tasks.
EyeLab and the Digital Education Lab
EyeLAB is located in the Digital Education Lab (DEL) of the Archimedes Institute. In this lab, students, lecturers, and researchers collaborate on digital technology and didactics. The Digital Literacy and Digital Didactics (DGDD) project team plays an active role in this environment. Recently, the DGDD project team was named HU Education Innovation Team of 2024, highlighting the innovative character of the eyeLAB and its impact on improving education through technology and research.
HU researchers involved in the research
Cooperation
The eyeLAB project is funded by the HU Digital Learning Environment (DLO) service and is part of a Ph.D. research initiative within the Digital Ethics (BDI) research group and the DGDD project.
