  Human visual attention is susceptible to social influences. In education,
peer effects impact student learning, but their precise role in modulating
attention remains unclear. Our experiment (N=311) demonstrates that displaying
peer visual attention regions when students watch online course videos enhances
their focus and engagement. However, students retain adaptability in following
peer attention cues. Overall, guided peer attention improves learning
experiences and outcomes. These findings elucidate how peer visual attention
shapes students' gaze patterns, deepening understanding of peer influence on
learning. They also offer insights into designing adaptive online learning
interventions leveraging peer attention modelling to optimize student
attentiveness and success.
