ISense: An assessment instrument that predicts self-regulated learning using Mobile sensing

Self-regulated learning significantly influences students’ academic behavior and performance. Traditional SRL assessment heavily relies on subjective and self-evaluation methods, which are susceptible to personal biases and cognitive limitations. In this study, we leverage mobile devices with GPS and sensors to collect self-reported and passive mobile sensing data from 211 college students over a year. Our aim is to conduct a passive assessment of self-regulated learning. To achieve this, we apply four deep learning models to analyze behavioral features associated with self-regulated learning using students’ life record data. Our findings demonstrate a precise assessment of student self-regulated learning, encompassing the following subscales. Environment structuring (MAE = 2.88, r = 0.54) represents participation in the organization and construction of the learning environment. Time management (MAE = 2.82, r = 0.57) represents planning study time and balancing study with other activities; Help seeking (MAE = 4.86, r = 0.53) represents the tendency and frequency of students to seek help during the learning process. Our study helps inspire new forms of education to assess self-regulated learning and paves the way for individualized interventions in future studies. • We develop and implement the iSense system for SRL assessment. • Collecting mobile sensing and self-reported data from 211 students over a year. • Establishing an SRL assessment model using mobile sensing data and deep learning. • We observe that SRL highly correlates with app usage patterns and sensing data. • Our study can achieve longitudinal monitoring and early intervention of SRL.