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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Effective teaching-learning strategies are crucial for student engagement.
  • Technological advancements enable objective measurement of engagement through physiological signals.
  • Wearable sensors offer a non-invasive method for monitoring engagement in educational contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current initiatives for detecting student engagement using wearables.
  • To identify commercially available and non-commercial wearable devices for engagement monitoring.
  • To determine the key physiological signals associated with student engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research and commercial products.
  • Analysis of wearable sensor technologies for educational applications.
  • Identification of physiological parameters indicative of student engagement.

Main Results:

  • Several commercial and non-commercial wearables are available for monitoring student engagement.
  • Key physiological signals include heart rate, skin temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • Physiological responses related to stress and surprise are significant indicators of engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Wearable technology provides a viable means to objectively measure student engagement.
  • Understanding physiological signals offers insights into student cognitive and affective states during learning.
  • Further research can refine the use of wearables for personalized and adaptive educational strategies.