Visualization of external resource usage via new type of heat map

Abstract

Interactive visualization tools offer important support for understanding the scope and depth of the data set in various areas of human exploration. In this paper we present a new approach to visualize the use of external resources in the educational process. The proposed solution is based on real student monitoring, data analyzing, evaluating, and a new type of heat map constructing. The technical part of the proposed solution consists of a proprietary extension of web browser Chrome and external data storage. The new type of heat maps provide teachers a visual tool through which it is possible to simply display the range of additional information, which the student must obtain from other sources when learning the course.