Using eye tracking data analyze a computer game learning experience


Dissertasiyanın növü: Postgraduate

Dissertasiyanın aid olduğu qurum: Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Turkey

Dissertasiyanın təsdiq tarixi: 2006

Dissertasiyanın dili: English

Tələbə: Serkan Alkan

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This study aims to explore how novices learn computer games. In order to observe the characteristics of learning a novel computer game, an eye tracking method was integrated with usability studies̕ methods. Data was collected from 16 undergraduate university students. Every student played the game for 10 minutes. Their eye movements were recorded with an eye tracker. Subjects̕ behaviors were also videotaped while playing the game. Results showed that eye tracking can be used as measure to study learning experience of games. Theoretical implications and applicability of the findings to the use of computer games for educational purposes were discussed.