Changing Minds: Exploring Brain-Computer Interface Experiences with High School Students

Relatively little research exists on the use of experiences with EEG devices to support brain-computer interface (BCI) education. In this paper, we draw on techniques from BCI, visual programming languages, and computer science education to design a web-based environment for BCI education. We conducted a study with 14 10th and 11th grade high school students to investigate the effects of EEG experiences on students' BCI self-efficacy. We also explored the usability of a hybrid block-flow based visual interface for students new to BCI. Our results suggest that experiences with EEG devices may increase high school students' BCI self-efficacy. Furthermore, our findings offer insights for engaging high school students in BCI.