Emerging Technologies in

Education
June 2, 2023
Project objective:
This project has been designed to provide
information about Brain Computer
Interface (BCI). Information provided will
include an overview of the topic,
development of the topic, and the use and
benefits in educational settings.
Overview-What is Brain Computer Interface (BCI)?
It is the direct correlation of brain waves with external devices. Applications can be
invasive, partially invasive, and non-invasive. The system aides with the understanding
of perception, memory, attention, cognition, etc.
How Does BCI Work?
Implanted Devices Wearable Devices

BCI can be used through devices that are BCI can also be used through wearable
surgically implanted into the patient. The devices. These devices may include a cap or
device is often attached to brain tissue or some form of helmet that measures brain
specific neurons that are affected. activity.

If a device is surgically implanted, the signals

are measured directly from the brain.
BCI Demonstration
BCI is becoming more prominent not only in education but throughout the world.
Brain Computer Interface Development
Who?
While some BCI tests were
performed in the late
1960s, it was not until the
early 2000s when
Jonathan Wolpaw
provided the world with
the “first full definition.”
Why?
BCI was intended to
provide communication
support to handicapped
users. This includes but is
not limited to individuals
who are fully impaired,
paralyzed, or have some
form of muscular
dysfunction.
When?
The first BCI tests were
performed between 1969
and 1970 by Jacques Vidal.
These tests were
performed on a group of
monkeys. BCI was
attempted on humans
beginning in the 1990s.
BCI in Education
How is BCI used in The addition of BCI with current

education?
teaching methods proves to be
effective.

Experiences:
● Evaluations
● Tips
● Assignments
● Feedback
● Questions
Benefits in the Classroom
Benefits in Education
Benefit 1
Brain Computer Interface is beneficial to
teachers within the classroom.
Teacher Benefits:
● Information obtained can help inform
instruction
● Provides “virtual reality environments”
to allow for a more interactive learning
environment
● Allows teachers to create a more
stimulation learning environment
Benefit 2
Brain Computer Interface is beneficial to
students within the classroom.
Student Benefits:
● Provides more personalized learning
experience
● Improves student engagement and
allows for a more focused learning
experience
● Provides students with feedback to
help them learn and understand their
learning behavior
 BCI in Chinese
Classrooms
A large number of classrooms in
China have started using
brain-wave trackers to track
students’ learning and
concentration level.
 Future Usage For BCI In Education
Special Education

● Adaptive personalization of the learning environment to user’s needs, which is the key
to more effective learning while integrating student IEP accommodations.

General Education

● Modifications of neural interfaces allow us to efficiently extract some information

about the user such as cognitive load, emotional state, level of attention/watchfulness.
● BCIs can implement more tricky, accurate (compared to indirect methods applied in
traditional systems of adaptive learning) and implicit tracking of student’s state and
thereby contribute to better adaptation of educational content to enhance student
success.
TOP DEVICES IN BCI
 BCI Throughout The Years
In-production services
1970s:

● Early research on BCIs begins, focusing on basic neurofeedback and controlling external devices with
brain signals.

1980s:

● Emergence of the P300 potential, a brainwave response that can be used for spelling-based
communication.
● First successful demonstration of a person controlling a computer cursor with brain signals.

1990s:

● Development of the first non-invasive BCIs using electroencephalography (EEG) technology.

● Initial experiments with invasive BCIs, implanting electrodes directly into the brain.
 BCI Throughout The Years
In-production
Early 2000s: services
● Advancements in signal processing algorithms and machine learning techniques improve the accuracy and reliability of
BCIs.
● Invasive BCIs show promise for assisting individuals with severe motor disabilities.

Mid-2000s:

● Introduction of hybrid BCIs that combine multiple types of brain signals (e.g., EEG and functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI)) for enhanced control.
● First demonstrations of BCI control of robotic limbs and prosthetic devices.

Late 2000s:

● Continued refinement of non-invasive BCIs, with improved signal acquisition and processing methods.
● Development of BCIs for applications beyond assistive technologies, including gaming and cognitive enhancement.
 BCI Throughout The Years
In-production
2010s: services
● Growing interest and investment in BCIs from technology companies and research institutions.
● Advancements in neuroimaging techniques, such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), for more precise brain
signal detection.
● Increased focus on decoding more complex brain signals for higher-level control and communication.

2020s:

● Continued progress in non-invasive BCIs, including the development of wearable devices for consumer applications.
● Exploration of implantable BCIs with higher precision and bandwidth, targeting applications such as restoring sensory
perception and treating neurological disorders.
● Integration of BCIs with virtual and augmented reality technologies for immersive experiences.
● Ethical and privacy concerns regarding the use and accessibility of BCIs become more prominent.
 The Team

Leslie Burch Caroline Humanik Marshane Foreman

Specialist in Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Instructional Coach

Leadership
Chesterfield County, SC Cobb County School
2nd grade Teacher,
District
Gwinnett County Public
Schools
Resources
● IEEE Xplore-
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9547287
● Impulse Neiry-
https://medium.com/impulse-neiry/brain-co
mputer-interfaces-for-education-afa3bccf606
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● ResearchGate-
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320
378280_Brain-Computer_Interfaces_for_Edu
cational_Applications
● Brain-Computer Interfaces for Education
● National Library of Medicine-
○ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti
cles/PMC7824107/#:~:text=The%20m
ain%20aim%20of%20development,3%2
C99%2C101%5D.
● US Government Accountability Office
○ https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-
106118
● BCI History
○ https://synchron.com/history

● https://medium.com/impulse-neiry/brain-co
mputer-interfaces-for-education-afa3bccf60
6d