How Students Read Concept Maps: A Study of Eye Movements (original) (raw)

This study investigates how undergraduate students read concept maps using eye-tracking technology. By analyzing the order of fixations as learners process nodes in three distinct concept maps, findings reveal that students initially focus on the upper regions of diagrams, which points to the influence of established reading models. The study suggests that concept map design can be enhanced by positioning significant nodes in areas that attract early attention, thereby improving comprehension and facilitating learning.