Introductory Training in Eye-Tracking Methodology

This block will focus on establishing the theoretical foundations necessary to understand eye-tracking and pupillometry. It will address the neurocognitive principles underlying eye movements and their relationship with cognitive processes such as attention and memory. Participants will explore the anatomy of the eye and the different types of eye movements, such as saccades and fixations, in addition to variations in pupil diameter. This knowledge will allow students to understand how and why these movements occur and how they can be interpreted in terms of cognitive activity.

• Introduction to Oculomotor Behavior and its Neurocognitive Bases
• Anatomy of the Eye and Types of Eye Movements
• Physiological and Cognitive Foundations of Eye-Tracking and Pupillometry

In this block, participants will be familiarized with the different devices and techniques used for recording eye movements. We will discuss and compare the capabilities and use cases of mobile, desktop, and virtual reality glasses-integrated eye-tracking systems. In addition, we will explain how to configure and calibrate these devices in order to obtain accurate and reliable data. Students will acquire basic concepts about the key components of eye-tracking systems, such as high-speed cameras and infrared light sources, and how these technologies allow the recording of eye movements with high precision.

• Types of Eye-Tracking Systems (Mobile, Desktop, VR-integrated)
• Configuration and Calibration of Eye-Tracking Devices
• Operation and Components of Eye-Tracking Systems

This block will focus on methodologies for recording and analyzing data obtained through eye-tracking. Participants will learn how to perform accurate recordings and apply data processing techniques, visual inspection, and event detection. Methods for evaluating and improving data quality will be explored, ensuring their accuracy and precision. In addition, it will be taught how to generate visual representations and quantitative measures of eye-tracking data based on data already collected in real research, allowing a detailed and rigorous analysis of eye movement patterns in different experimental contexts.

• Data Processing and Visual Inspection Techniques
• Event Detection and Image Analysis
• Accuracy and Precision Measures in Eye Movement Recording

The final block will be devoted to the practical application of the acquired knowledge and the analysis of case studies. Participants will explore how eye-tracking is used in research on reading processes, social interaction, and human-computer interface design. Examples of current research will be reviewed, and it will be discussed how eye-tracking can be integrated with other neuroscientific techniques to obtain a more complete understanding of cognitive behavior. This block will allow students to apply their skills in real projects, facilitating the development of new research and practical applications in their respective fields.

• Practical Case Studies in Various Experimental Contexts
• Applications of Eye-Tracking in Research of Reading Processes, Social Interaction, and Interface Design
• Integration of Eye-Tracking with Other Neuroscientific Techniques