Title:
An Exploratory Study of Brain Computer Interfaces in Computer Science Education [Download]Authors:
Gomes, Anabela and Teixeira, Ana Rita Assunção and Eloy, Joana and Mendes, António José
Index Terms:
Brain-computer interfaces;Computer science education;Programming;Problem-solving;Attention;brain computer interaction;computer science education;concentration;programming problem solving
Abstract:
This work offers an outline of how brain computer interactions can interconnect with education, specifically with regard to the cognitive and emotional processes occurring during difficult learning. We believe that understanding how to optimize the learner's attention and workload in learning tasks can improve the efficacy of educational processes, especially in tasks involving highly cognitive activities, such as programming problem solving. The main objective of this study was to examine several brain parameters (attention, concentration and the energy of several brain waves) in a programming orientated task, as well as their variability during tasks of varying complexity. We consider that this work presents very promising future developments, including the possibility of incorporating this technology into a customised automatic system adapted to the student's cognitive and emotional state.
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How to cite:
Gomes, Anabela and Teixeira, Ana Rita Assunção and Eloy, Joana and Mendes, António José, "An Exploratory Study of Brain Computer Interfaces in Computer Science Education" in IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, pp. 152-161, Nov. 2019. doi: 10.1109/RITA.2019.2952273