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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 2h

A new study from #EYETEACH researcher Diane Mézière (Uni. of Turku) shows how eye movements reflect thought patterns during reading, whether we’re mind-wandering, immersed, or in inner speech.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 2d

✨ What do we hope to see come out of EYE-TEACH?

Coordinator Johanna Kaakinen (University of Turku) shares her vision:

“I hope the project shows how eye-tracking tech can help teachers support their students — while clarifying its limits.”

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 6d

Halszka Jarodzka (OUNL) presented EYE-TEACH at a Copernicus Science Centre conference & joined a panel on digitalisation in education. They also explored using the Copernicus Living Lab for project data collection.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 8d

Who’s EYE-TEACH for?

Teachers who want clearer insights into how their students read and learn.

Website: eyeteach.eu

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 15d

On 8 Sept, David Gijbels (Uni Antwerp) co-hosted a workshop at the Cognitive Neuroscience Colloquium on using eye-tracking in cognitive research 👁️🧠

Great discussions & interest and a chance to introduce EYE-TEACH!

Website: eyeteach.eu

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 20d

At the European Society for Cognitive Psychology conference in Sheffield, EYE-TEACH coordinator Johanna Kaakinen from UTU presented findings on how eye movements reflect shifts in attention during audiobook listening.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 23d

🔍What's a Data Management Plan (DMP)?

It’s our roadmap for how we handle the information collected during the project. It sets out what data we gather, how we store it safely, who can access it, and how others can learn from it later. Securely, ethically & openly

#EYETEACH DMP: eyeteach.eu/ethics/

EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · 28d

During our May workshop, educators from across Europe came together to reflect on the role of AI and eye-tracking in supporting students.

If you work in post-secondary or tertiary education, the conversation is still open!

Padlet link: padlet.com/rebecca1414/...

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Sep 9

In May, educators joined us for our first #EYETEACH online workshop to discuss how AI and eye-tracking tools can enhance classroom teaching and support reading comprehension.

If you work in secondary education, the conversation is still open:

padlet.com/rebecca1414/...

Website: eyeteach.eu

EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Back in May, we hosted our first #EYETEACH online workshop, bringing together educators across Europe to explore how AI and eye-tracking can support student reading comprehension.

If you work in primary education, the conversation is still open!

Padlet: padlet.com/rebecca1414/...

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Feedback from Primary School Educators: Integrating Eye-Tracking & AI technologies for student support

EYE-TEACH is seeking to develop and deploy an AI-Assisted Eye-Tracking analytics tool that can be used by teachers in a classroom setting to help them assess and support students’ reading comprehensio...

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Stay informed with EYE-TEACH!

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on project developments, research findings, events, and resources related to AI and eye-tracking in education.

👉 Sign up via our website: eyeteach.eu

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Work Package 6: Objectives📚

Led by the University of Turku, WP6 keeps EYE-TEACH running smoothly, handling grants, data, ethics, risks, and reporting to the European Commission.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 26

Work Package 6: Management & Coordination

Led by the University of Turku, WP6 keeps EYE-TEACH running smoothly. From managing the consortium to ensuring everything stays on track.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚 Work Package 5 Objectives
🟣 Engage stakeholders (events, comms)
🟣 Build networks around AI & eye-tracking
🟣 Share results & raise awareness
🟣 Support long-term impact

WP5 connects EYE-TEACH with the world.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 19

Work Package 5: Dissemination, Exploitation & Sustainability 🗣️

Led by AcrossLimits, WP5 makes sure the work of EYE-TEACH reaches teachers, policymakers, researchers, and the public - building networks & ensuring lasting impact.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 19

WP 4 Objectives

🟣 Review laws & ethics for AI + eye-tracking in education
🟣 Build a strong ethical framework
🟣 Assess privacy impacts

WP4 makes sure that eye-tracking and AI are used in ways that protect students, respect their rights, and build trust in technology.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 18

Work Package 4: Ethical Framework 🛡️

Led by CNR, WP4 ensures that everything we do in EYE-TEACH is ethical, legal, and respects privacy. From eye-tracking to AI tools, this work package builds the guidelines to protect students’ rights and keep data safe.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 7

WP3 Objectives

Analyse teachers needs and which eye-tracking metrics matter

Choose AI models to make sense of eye-tracking data

Develop and test the AI assisted pilot tool

Guidelines for developers and the tech sector to use these tools responsibly

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Aug 5

Work Package 3: AI Technical Solutions 🤖

Led by DFKI, WP3 is about turning complex eye-tracking data into clear, helpful feedback for teachers. Using AI, such as language models, we can transform what’s hidden in eye movements into insights that support learning.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 31

Objectives 📚

🟣 Understand how eye-tracking data reflects reading and learning
🟣 Explore how these insights can give useful feedback
🟣 Test and integrate eye-tracking metrics into AI pilot tools
🟣 Raise awareness of the benefits and risks of using eye-tracking in education

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Led by the Uni of Valencia, WP2 focuses on understanding how students’ eye movements can tell us more about their reading and learning processes.

By studying where and how students read, we can develop AI tools that give teachers better insights to support every learner.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 24

Objectives 📚

🟣Identify teachers’ needs and readiness for AI and eye-tracking tools
🟣Create design guidelines so tools are user-friendly
🟣Pilot tools in real classrooms to see what works best
🟣Develop open-access materials to support teachers in using these tools confidently

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 22

WP1: Skill Support for Educators

Led by Uni. of Antwerp, WP1 explores what teachers need to use AI and eye-tracking tools in class focusing on readiness, usability, and real support for reading comprehension.

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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 18

Lexplore uses eye-tracking and AI to assess students’ reading abilities, helping schools personalise reading support.

In #EYETEACH, they bring experience from over a million assessments worldwide.
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EYE-TEACH @eyeteacheu.bsky.social · Jul 14

Founded in 2016, Blickshift specialises in software for analysing eye-tracking data. Their team brings expertise in data science and AI.

In #EYETEACH, they support eye movement analysis, user guidelines, and tool development. eyeteach.eu

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