Evaluation of user’s affective engagement while interacting with educational technologies: A pilot study

Marvin Andujar, Patricia Morreale, Yerika Jimenez, Luis Jimenez, Juan E. Gilbert

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Abstract

There are several educational technologies developed to enforce learning in computing. These tools success have generally been studied through subjective measurement. However, subjective data may be inaccurate due to users not providing exact information. Therefore, validity may be of concern. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers have recently implementing neurophysiological tools towards their user studies for subjective data support. This paper presents an exploratory user study to implement neurophysiological tools to gather objective data to evaluate the usefulness of educational technologies. A between-subject study was conducted comparing Alice and App Inventor user’s affective engagement levels. The results showed no statistical significant. Lastly, this paper can serve as a short guideline on how to adapt neurophysiological tools towards their user studies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering - Proceedings of the AHFE International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2016
EditorsKelly S. Hale, Kay M. Stanney
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages97-105
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783319416908
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventInternational Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2016 - Walt Disney World, United States
Duration: 27 Jul 201631 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume488
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWalt Disney World
Period27/07/1631/07/16

Keywords

  • Affective brain-computer interfaces
  • Affective engagement
  • Brain-Computer interfaces
  • Educational technologies
  • Human-computer interaction

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