Balakrishnan, Sumathi
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Leveraging machine learning techniques for student’s attention detection: a review Lim, Eng Lye; Murugesan, Raja Kumar; Balakrishnan, Sumathi
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI) Vol 13, No 2: June 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v13.i2.pp1195-1205

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With the advances of the internet and today's innovation, it has become conceivable to conduct teaching and learning activities remotely through the online platform. Existing research says that student’s attention state and learning result are strongly correlated. However, despite its importance, this can be a challenging task, as students in general taking an online class may be in a variety of different environments and may be multitasking or distracted by other factors. This review paper aims to address these challenges by exploring the opportunities offered by machine learning techniques in attention detection for effective online teaching and learning. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, which can analyze large volumes of data, including eye-tracking, facial expressions, and body movements, we can develop robust models for attention detection in online learning environments. This paper reviews the challenges specific to online learning, such as students' attention deficits and learning styles, and highlights the limitations of current attention detection methods. Furthermore, it provides recommendations to advance attention detection technology, emphasizing the potential of machine learning to enhance attention detection technology for effective online teaching and learning.
Detecting student attention through electroencephalography signals: a comparative analysis of deep learning models Lim, Eng Lye; Murugesan, Raja Kumar; Balakrishnan, Sumathi
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI) Vol 13, No 4: December 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v13.i4.pp4608-4618

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In the landscape of educational technology, understanding and optimizing student attention is important to enhance student’s learning experience. This study explores the potential of using electroencephalography (EEG) signals for discerning students' attention levels during educational tasks. With a cohort of 30 participants, EEG data were meticulously collected and subjected to robust preprocessing techniques, including independent component analysis (ICA) and principal component analysis (PCA). The research then employed different deep learning algorithm such as long short-term memory (LSTM), recurrent neural network (RNN), gated recurrent unit (GRU), multi-layer perceptron (MLP), and convolutional neural network (CNN) classifiers to predict students' attention. The results reveal notable variations in the classifiers' predictive performance. Our finding revealed that the LSTM model emerged as the top performer and achieved 96% of the accuracy. This study not only contributes to the advancement of attention detection in educational technology but also underscores the importance of preprocessing methodologies, such as ICA and PCA, in optimizing the performance of deep learning models for EEG-based applications.