Industrial Energy Assessment Training Effectiveness Evaluation: An Eye-Tracking Study

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Evaluating training program effectiveness is crucial for improvement.
• Eye-tracking technology offers a quantitative method to assess visual attention and learning.
• Limited research exists on applying eye-tracking in industrial energy assessment training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of industrial energy assessment training using eye-tracking technology.
• To identify specific areas within the training that require further focus.
• To assess the impact of the training on trainees' ability to identify energy-saving opportunities.

Main Methods:

• Utilized eye-tracking technology to measure attentional allocation of trainees during industrial energy assessment training.
• Conducted the study in a controlled environment to minimize external distractions.
• Evaluated subject performance post-training to identify areas needing more attention.

Main Results:

• Trainees demonstrated significant performance improvements in production and recycling/waste management post-training.
• The training program successfully enhanced participants' knowledge of energy-saving opportunities.
• Trainee knowledge levels in identifying energy-saving opportunities reached those of experienced participants.

Conclusions:

• Eye-tracking is a viable tool for quantitatively assessing the effectiveness of industrial energy assessment training.
• The developed training program is effective in improving key areas of energy assessment and knowledge acquisition.
• The study provides a foundation for further research into optimizing industrial energy assessment training using objective measures.