ComprehensionWorkshop
The 3rd Workshop on Eye Movements and the Assessment of Reading Comprehension
Date: June 5–7, 2025
Place: University of Stuttgart, Germany
Workshop theme:
Effective and widely available reading assessments are fundamental for education and instrumental for early diagnosis of reading difficulties, enabling timely and targeted intervention. In this workshop, we explore how eye-tracking combined with machine learning technologies can enhance reading assessments. Our goal is to bring together researchers from various relevant fields, including educational science, cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, eye-tracking-based reading research, and machine learning. The workshop will provide a platform for exchanging ideas for the next generation of reading assessments aided by eye-tracking and machine learning technologies, as well as inspiring cross-disciplinary research collaborations.
Web page of the 2024 iteration of this workshop.
Important dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2025
- Acceptance notifications: March 14, 2025
- Registration period: March 14 – April 14
- Workshop dates: June 5–7, 2025
Workshop format:
The first two days will feature a structured program, including talks, poster sessions, and group discussions. On the third day, the focus shifts to a more relaxed format, providing participants with the opportunity to network and plan joint activities in an informal setting while enjoying an easy hike and/or leisurely picnic.
Relevant topics for submission:
- Machine learning approaches to reading assessment
- Eye movements as indicators of reading comprehension
- Methodology and design of reading assessments, including large scale reading assessments (LSAs)
- Reading assessments for different populations (e.g. children, adults, elderly, populations with cognitive impairments)
- Reading development
- Cognitive processes underlying reading comprehension
Invited speaker:
Prof. Dr. Johanna Kaakinen
Dept. of Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology
University of Turku, Finland
Title: Eye Movements as Indicators of Cognitive Engagement
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bulling
Dept. of Collaborative Artificial Intelligence
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Title: t.b.d.
Submissions:
- We invite submissions of short abstracts of up to 350 words.
- To submit your abstract, please fill in the abstract submission form.
- Submissions will be reviewed by the workshop organizers with an eye to relevance for the workshop’s theme.
- We expect to accept 25–35 submissions.
Venue:
The workshop will take place at the International Meeting Center (IZB) of the University of Stuttgart, a modern and welcoming venue designed to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas. The facility features a lecture hall for up to 80 participants, as well as two smaller seminar rooms ideal for focused discussions and breakout sessions. Attendees will also enjoy the charming amenities of the venue, including a cozy fireside lounge—perfect for informal networking—and a spacious garden that provides a serene atmosphere for relaxation between sessions. The garden is equipped with facilities for barbecues, making it an great setting for social events and fostering meaningful connections in a laid-back environment.
Funding
The workshop is sponsored by the University of Stuttgart and the MultiplEYE COST Action. The workshop will provide financial support to cover travel expenses for a limited number of participants. Authors will be invited to apply for travel funding upon abstract acceptance. Funding will be partial and priority will be given to junior researchers.
