“When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all.”― Theodore Roosevelt I disagree- I think we should play all the time, especially as an adult! Check out this book in google books: No One is Too Old to Learn Neuroandragogy is about the anatomy and physiology of the adult brain and explains how an adult brain functions with respect to intelligence, memory and learning. An adult brain is capable of connecting a new sensory stimulus to old experiences tucked away in the brain. When the connection is strong, the brain tries to make sense of it by examining old perspectives, new ones and dispels any misconceptions. This is the vital step in acquiring the critical thinking that comes with age. To create this, adults must be in an enriching environment that is conducive to learning. An adult brain employs 2 types of intelligence: Fluid intelligence & Crystallized intelligence.Fluid Intelligence is the ability to adapt and reason in a new environment while Crystallized Intelligence is from accumulated knowledge. Gamification improves the fluid intelligence of your brain. it helps form new connections and activates old synapses. Adults need to play to learn . Don't believe me? Check out this article.... Koivisto, J., & Malik, A. (2021). Gamification for Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review. The Gerontologist, 61(7), e360–e372. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa047. Gamification and game based applications have been utilized as interventions in elderly to improve cognitive and physical abilities and to manage chronic diseases. This study examines the various possibilities in this domain. Are you ready to play? Join me in this virtual reality dental game : https://dentalcase.games/menu
0 Comments
|
Dr. Parvati IyerI am a passionate, inquisitive dental educator, striving for excellence. My goal is to be inclusive in the classroom, incorporate multimodal teaching and learning strategies to increase active learning. |