Using the Explicit User Profile to Predict User Engagement in Active Video Watching

In this paper we leverage the explicit user profile (relating to experience, knowledge, and self-regulation) to predict user engagement in active video watching. Data from two user studies for informal learning of presentation skills in a Higher Education context is used to develop and validate the prediction models. Our results show that these user characteristics can reasonably predict the overall engagement (inactive, passive and constructive learners). Our approach can be used to inform adaptive interventions that prevent disengagement and enhance the learning experience.