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Reading and language

Eye tracking offers valuable insights into the cognitive processes involved in language comprehension, production, and learning. Researchers use it to uncover the nuances of how individuals process linguistic information in real-time.

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  • The main advantage of eye tracking is that it doesn’t require children to do or say anything explicit. Eye tracking enables us to see if they are visually engaging with things that indicate understanding.

    Dr. Sudha Arunachalam

    New York University, LEARN LAB DIRECTOR

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  • The use of eye tracking opens up the possibility to measure authentic behavior from the point of view of the subject.

    Dr. Simone C. Ehmig

    LEADER OF STIFTUNG LESEN’S INSTITUE FOR READING AND MEDIA RESEARCH

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Language and text comprehension

Language and text comprehension

Tracking eye movement helps understand language and written text processing across multiple levels of analysis within the sentence: character, syllable, word, phrase, or sentence. The use of eye tracking can uncover atypical reading patterns or reading difficulties, such as dyslexia, offering the potential for objective, non-invasive assessments and early intervention strategies.

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Discover how Tobii eye trackers are used in language comprehension research.

Educational psychology

Educational psychology

Eye tracking can be a great tool to gain insights into learning behavior, cognitive load, and engagement with educational materials. The results help effectively design, evaluate, and improve educational materials and learning situations.

A boy reading on a Tobii Pro Spectrum eye tracker

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Discover how Tobii eye trackers are used in educational psychology. 

Scientific publications

Did you know that over 12,000 scientific publications feature Tobii eye tracking technology? Discover the latest trends in eye tracking for Reading and language research by exploring our scientific publication library.

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