An exploratory study using inexpensive electroencephalography (EEG) to understand flow experience in computer-based instruction

Information and Management

Volumn 51, Issue 7, 2014, Pages 912-923

  Wang, Chih Chien ^a   Hsu, Ming Chang ^a  

^a NATIONAL TAIPEI UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Computer based instruction; e Learning Electroencephalography (EEG); Flow; Learning performance

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTION; EXPLORATORY STUDIES; FLOW; FLOW EXPERIENCE; LEARNING PERFORMANCE;

EID: 84907562454     PISSN: 03787206     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.im.2014.05.010     Document Type: Article

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