Data in Brief (Dec 2023)
A dataset for assessing real-time attention levels of the students during online classes
Abstract
This dataset offers a comprehensive compilation of attention-related features captured during online classes. The dataset is generated through the integration of key components including face detection, hand tracking, head pose estimation, and mobile phone detection modules. The data collection process involves leveraging a web interface created using the Django web framework. Video frames of participating students are collected following institutional guidelines and informed consent through their webcams, subsequently decomposed into frames at a rate of 20 FPS, and transformed from BGR to RGB color model. The aforesaid modules subsequently process these video frames to extract raw data. The dataset consists of 16 features and one label column, encompassing numerical, categorical, and floating-point values. Inherent to its potential, the dataset enables researchers and practitioners to explore and examine attention-related patterns and characteristics exhibited by students during online classes. The composition and design of the dataset offer a unique opportunity to delve into the correlations and interactions among face presence, hand movements, head orientations, and phone interactions. Researchers can leverage this dataset to investigate and develop machine learning models aimed at automatic attention detection, thereby contributing to enhancing remote learning experiences and educational outcomes. The dataset in question also constitutes a highly valuable resource for the scientific community, enabling a thorough exploration of the multifaceted aspects pertaining to student attention levels during online classes. Its rich and diverse feature set, coupled with the underlying data collection methodology, provides ample opportunities for reuse and exploration across multiple domains including education, psychology, and computer vision research.
