Going from Laboratory to Classroom Settings: A Two-Phase Longitudinal Study Using Pupillometry to Explore Computer- and Mobile-Assisted Second/Foreign Language Learning of English Vocabulary

2021 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K13079
• Research Institution: Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
• Principal Investigator: He Xuehong 名古屋商科大学, 国際学部, 講師 (70884302)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2026-03-31
• Keywords: eye-tracking

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

I researched and compared the eye-tracking systems currently available in Japan, and communicated with different companies to discuss issues about purchasing and installing their eye-tracking systems in my institution. I also checked and compared the computer models that were compatible with the different eye-tracking systems.
Additionally, I submitted my application for starting an eye-tracking laboratory in my institution, and discussed with the administrative staff about relevant issues including finding an available room with appropriate setup on campus. I received approval from my institution for carrying out this project in a dedicated eye-tracking laboratory.
Based on the information about the equipment and the laboratory, I made some adjustments to my original research plan.

Current Status of Research Progress

3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.

Reason

Originally I planned to finish purchasing and installing the eye-tracking system in my institution during the first fiscal year. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, I was not able to travel to the stores of the eye-tracking companies in Japan to try out the equipment.
I thought it would be helpful to actually try out different eye-tracking systems before making the purchase. Therefore, I would rather wait a bit for the COVID-19 situation to improve and take the trips to the stores of the eye-tracking companies later.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

I plan to complete the trips to the eye-tracking stores when school is not in session during the second fiscal year. After that, I will decide which eye-tracking system to purchase and have it delivered and installed in my institution. When the hardware and software are ready, I will start programing the experiment and conduct a pilot study.
Depending on the availability of research participants (e.g., how many students are able to come to the laboratory to finish data collection), I will adjust my plan for recruiting research participants for the pilot study and the main study.

Causes of Carryover

Due to the COVID-19 situation, I was not able to travel to the stores of the eye-tracking companies to actually try out their systems. I would prefer to make the purchase after having a try, so I did not use the amount in this fiscal year. I plan to take the trips and complete the purchase in the next fiscal year, and I will use the amount then.