Enhancing Archaeological Teaching Through Eye-Tracking: A Pilot Study on Eye Movement Modelling Examples and Teaching Artefact Analysis
Jul 24, 2025
Teaching Artefact Analysis Using Eye Movement Modelling Examples
Visual analysis of artefacts is a basic procedure in archaeological research. However, teaching the visual analysis of artefacts can be a challenge, mostly because seeing is not an entirely conscious process. To aid archaeological instructors and students in learning and teaching artefact analysis, we developed eye-tracking recordings that depict the gaze behavior of archaeological experts during artefact analysis (a method known as Eye Movement Modelling Examples - EMME). Subsequently, we presented these recordings to students during archaeological courses. The results showed that students gained various educational benefits from EMME.
May 15, 2024
Enhancing Non-Invasive Research with Eye-Tracking
The imperative to preserve archaeological heritage for future generations has spurred the intensive development of non-invasive research within archaeology. However, new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for researchers who must learn to analyze various types of data. To better understand the knowledge creation process based on non-excavation data, this project aims to investigate the psychological aspects of searching for archaeological objects using magnetic imaging. By analyzing the gaze behavior of both experts and non-experts, we aim to explore which elements of the images attract visual attention, the difficulties encountered by analysts, and whether certain anomalies are detected more easily even without expert knowledge.
Nov 18, 2023