OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

The objective of this lesson is to introduce middle school students to the concept of eye tracking and its applications. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will understand how eye tracking works, its uses in various fields, and its impact on technology and research.

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• Subject Area: Computer Science, Science, Technology, Engineering
• Grade Level : 6-8
• Computer Science Domains:
  • Computing Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Impacts of Computing
• Computer Science Principles:
  • Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture
  • Creating Computational Artifacts
  • Testing and Refining Computational Artifacts
  • Communicating About Computing
• Materials:
  • Website, Web Cams and chromebook
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Lesson Plan

Overview

The objective of this lesson is to introduce middle school students to the concept of eye tracking and its applications. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will understand how eye tracking works, its uses in various fields, and its impact on technology and research.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

Define eye tracking technology. List examples of eye tracking technology and how it is used. Explain how eye tracking technology works.

OBJECTIVES

Understand the definition of and applications for eye tracking technology

CATCH/HOOK

Have students do some eye rolling exercises. Hold up an object and ask students to track it with their eyes. Show students a video that demonstrates eye tracking in video games

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Introduction(5minutes) ● Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever wondered how their eyes move when they look at something or if they have noticed any patterns. ● Explain that today’s lesson will be about eye tracking, a technology that helps us ● understand how our eyes move and what we look at. 2. WhatisEyeTracking?(10minutes) ● Ask students to share their thoughts on what eye tracking might be. ● Write their responses on the board and gradually guide the discussion toward the correct definition. ● Define eye tracking as a technology that measures and records eye movements to understand where a person looks and for how long. 3. HowDoesEyeTrackingWork?(15minutes) ● Show videos or demonstrations of eye tracking technology in action, explaining the basic principles behind it. ● Discuss the main components of eye tracking, including eye-tracking devices, infrared light, and cameras. ● Hand out printed handouts with illustrations of eye-tracking systems to help students visualize the process.
2. ApplicationsofEyeTracking(15minutes) ● Explain the diverse applications of eye tracking across various fields, such as: i. Human-computer interaction: Improving user interfaces and virtual reality experiences. ii. Market research: Understanding consumer behavior and preferences. iii. Medicine: Diagnosing and treating visual impairments, brain injuries, or developmental disorders. iv. Psychology: Studying attention, perception, and cognitive processes. ● Facilitate a short discussion on how eye tracking enhances these areas and why it is valuable.
3. InteractiveActivity(15minutes) ● If eye-tracking software or devices are available, allow students to experience eye tracking firsthand. ● Alternatively, conduct a classroom activity where students simulate eye tracking by observing and recording each other’s eye movements while looking at different objects or images. ● Discuss the results as a group and ask students to share any patterns or insights they discovered.

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REVIEW

6. ConclusionandReflection(5minutes) ● Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. ● Encourage students to think about how eye tracking can be beneficial in their daily lives and future careers. ● Address any remaining questions or concerns students may have.

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