Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The study is called “Video Game Training Enhances Cognition of Older Adults: A Meta-Analytic Study.” ” The main aim of the meta-analytic study was to investigate the extent to which cognitive training with video games enhances cognitive functions in healthy older adults (age 60 and older).

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Cognitive Analysis Games Video 100

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MAY 23, 2011

Bandura’s social learning theory indicates the effectiveness of human social models in influencing another to change behaviors, beliefs or attitudes, as well as social and cognitive functioning. The three way interaction among environment, personal factors and behavior is responsible for learning.

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Learning Theory Theory Social Learning Cognitive 240

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Practice #7 – As much as possible, the cognitive activities in the game should match the cognitive activities on-the-job. Practice #6 – If possible, create the game so learners must work in groups. Groups facilitate learning better than individual game play (according to several research studies). Practice #8 – Plan for replayability.

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Games Cognitive Instructional Instruction 263

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Curiosity in terms of sensory and cognitive inquisitiveness. Fantasy in terms of the emotional and cognitive aspects of fantasy as well as the interweaving of the fantasy and the skills to be learned within the game. Cognitive and affective process analyse s (pp. Control in terms of contingency, choice and power.

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Games Cognitive Taxonomy Theory 196

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

Mode 1: Cognitive interactivity or interpretative participation. Creating and managing an environment of engagement requires the development of a structure that challenges students from the beginning and forces them to consciously make cognitive decisions and choices throughout the gamification experience. References: Gibson, J.T.,

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Gamification Cognitive Simulations Theory 269

Kapp Notes

APRIL 20, 2011

Bilingual people aren’t cognitively smarter, but they are more cognitively flexible,” she added. Practice at constant switching improves an aspect of their cognitive abilities. They become more facile at adjusting to new situations and inventing new situations.”.

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Brain Cognitive Instant Messaging Multitasking 183

Kapp Notes

JULY 11, 2011

A series of cognitive tests were administered to track executive control and visuospatial skills. The second group, the control group, only got to take the cognitive tests and did not get to play the game. 2008) Can Training in a Real-Time Strategy Video Game Attenuate Cognitive Decline in Older Adults? Source: Basak, C.,

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Cognitive Games Video Comparison 178

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 31, 2010

What people know about how (their own) cognitive processes operate is termed metacognition (cognition about cognitive processes). information as cited by Lawanto, 2010) It has also been defined as a process by which the brain organizes and monitors cognitive resources. 1979) Cognitive Processes. Cuasay, 1992).

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Cognitive Case Study ISPI Journal 160

Kapp Notes

MAY 3, 2017

Try to build cognitive curiosity by making learners believe their knowledge structures are inconsistent or incomplete. In fact, research indicates that fantasy provides cognitive emotional and motivational advantages for learning (Malone, 1981). Cognition and Instruction , 5(4), 289-309. Applied Cognitive Psychology.

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Resources Cognitive Games Learning Objects 114

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2017

.” This seems to indicate that if eLearning companies (and individuals in the field) are going to weather this sustained and continuing downturn, they are going to need to pivot from a pure self-paced eLearning offering to additional offerings including mobile, virtual reality and more cognitive learning products.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Cognitive 130

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 15, 2013

This conclusion is drawn from studies that looked into cognitive learning outcomes in the areas of basic motor skills, descriptive knowledge, conceptual knowledge, problem solving and general cognitive strategies. Instructional computer games seem to facilitate motivation across different learner groups and learning situations.

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Research Games Summary Cognitive 202

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 3, 2012

What people need to learn, as one group of my students so elegantly indicated this year is a combination of cognitive, behavioral and affective domains covered in learning objectives. We need more instruction based on things like cognitive apprenticeships. And, I’ll add psychomotor practice as well. Gamification .

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Predictions Cognitive Virtual World Gamification 246

Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. Also referenced was research about games and cognition supported by a grant from DSO National Laboratories , Singapore. Patterson, Enhancing Cognition with Video Games: A Multiple Game Training Study, PLoS ONE, 2013, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058546

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Resources Cognitive Authoring Tools Simulations 191

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

We know that games are most beneficial when the games are tied to specific learning outcomes, when they are embedded into a larger curriculum and when the cognitive activities of the game or simulation match the cognitive activities of the job.

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Simulations Games Cognitive Instructional 182

Kapp Notes

APRIL 7, 2015

Also, relevant graphics are an important element for facilitating comprehension and reducing cognitive load. Malamed: My first book, Visual Language for Designers, presents design principles based on cognitive psychology. It focuses on how to visually communicate in a way that is aligned with our human cognitive architecture.

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Cognitive Conversation Instructional Design Write Blog 100

Kapp Notes

MARCH 31, 2014

In general, the two conclude that “animation can promote learner understanding when used in ways that are consistent with the cognitive theory of multimedia learning.” Here is a quick summary of seven principles for animation indicated in a 2002 article by Richard E. Mayer and Roxana Moreno.

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Cognitive Picture Comparison Summary 222

Kapp Notes

AUGUST 15, 2013

The graphic novel is story-based training impacting both the cognitive and affective domains from a learning perspective. Panel from Graphic Novel. The graphic novel has profiles of the characters. Character profile from graphic novel.

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Cognitive eBook Music Voice 169

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

6) [and]… The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. Vogel (2006) found cognitive gains observed in subjects utilizing interactive simulations or games. 7 studies).

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Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 270

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The results seem to be tied to the need to reduce cognitive load. 2006) Efficiency in Learning: Evidence-based guidelines to manage cognitive load. Low Coherent text is text with little redundancy, no preview sentences and no extra explanations. Experts already know the schema or mental model and don’t need that information. [2].

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Expert Teach Learner Cognitive 200

Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The article indicates: I don’t know of anything that would be comparable,” McKinley said, contrasting the cognitive boost of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) with, for example, caffeine or other stimulants that have been tested as enhancements to learning.

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Cognitive Simulations Brain Library 194

Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

6) [and]… The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. Vogel (2006) found cognitive gains observed in subjects utilizing interactive simulations or games. 7 studies).

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Teach Games Simulations Cognitive 239

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 23, 2013

The truth is that our instruction can only be effective if it impacts both the cognitive area of the brain as well as the affective or emotional area and if a person is too anxious about learning then the best designed instruction won’t work unless it also helps to reduce anxiety.

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Learner Cognitive Lecture Instructional 225

Kapp Notes

MAY 27, 2011

Research in this area indicates that, indeed, human social models can be effective in influencing another to change behaviors, beliefs or attitudes, as well as social and cognitive functioning.

Learning Theory 190

Learning Theory Theory Social Learning Social 190

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

2006) Efficiency in Learning: Evidence-based guidelines to manage cognitive load. Practice, Practice and more Practice turn novices into experts…and, by the way, it should be diverse applications of a skill or concept, not the same practice over and over again. Source: (Clark,R., Nguyen, F., & Sweller, J. Pfeiffer.

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Cognitive Learner Develop Diversity Training 165

Kapp Notes

MAY 28, 2010

When asked about the value of video games Daphne Bavelier, an assistant professor in the department of brain and cognitive science at the University of Rochester said "People that play these fast-paced games have better vision, better attention and better cognition."

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Cognitive Games Video Harassment Training 100

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. Psychological Science. Volume 20, No. Wouters, P., van Nimwegen, C., van Oostendorp, H., & van der Spek, E. 2013, February 4). Journal of Educational Psychology. Advanced online publication. Doi: 10.1037/a0031311. Games Gamification'

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Gamification Case Study Cognitive Games 229

Kapp Notes

JUNE 14, 2011

But if done well, the complexity of the story will foster increased thinking and cognition. Of course the complexity needs to be purposeful and related to what the learner will need to do in the real life situation. Complexity without purpose will not be effective.

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Case Study Cognitive Games Alternatives 191

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Also, here are some great online resources; Garr Reynolds Top Ten Slide Tips Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Four Ways to Improve a Presentation How Cognitive Science Can Improve Your PowerPoint Presentation Go over to Slide Share and search for "worlds best presentation" examples.

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Resources Cognitive PowerPoint Slides 174

Kapp Notes

JUNE 15, 2011

Lepper at Stanford University is a leading theorist in social psychology and has written numerous academic papers, one I came across the other day is titled “Motivational Considerations in the Study of Instruction&# that was published in the journal Cognition and Instruction (1988), 5(4) 289-309.

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Study Instructional Instruction Cognitive 186

Kapp Notes

JUNE 4, 2013

The problem with this is that people tend to “shut down” both emotionally and cognitively when they are in a stressful or a losing situation. Once a learner shuts down in the classroom or online, its virtually impossible for them to learn.

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Games Instructional Instruction Cognitive 243

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Use evaluation techniques involving human factors, cognition, gaming strategies, performance tracking and feedback systems to ensure the ‘stickiness’ and defined value in Virtual Worlds. Apply concepts, strategies and skills related to the life cycle of virtual world planning, design and product development.

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Virtual World Program Simulations Cognitive 165

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Source: Cognitive Processes by Bourne, Dominowski, Loftus, Healy 2nd ed. In other words, episodic memory contains information about life experiences–information that is associated with a particular time or place. The information that you were in Philadelphia for New Years eve celebrating at Penn’s Landing is episodic memory.

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Cognitive Virtual World Wikipedia Association 188

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Cognitive Science, 4. Designing learning and technology for educational reform. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Available: [link]. 1981) Toward a theory of intrinsically motivating instruction. Merrill, D. 2009) First principles of instruction. Reigeluth, A. Carr-Chellman (Eds.), Instructional-design theories and models: Vol.

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Gamification Design Cognitive Simulations 207

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Without it there cannot be education, since it is the process of intellectually interacting with content that results in changes in the learner’s understanding, the learner’s perspective, or the cognitive structures of the learner’s mind [1].”.

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Interactive Cognitive ASTD Distance Learning 191

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Day Twenty-Seven 02/16/10 Brian Miller at his blog Cognitive Technologies. We have a couple more surprises in store this week so stay tuned. Week Six Day Twenty-Six 02/15/10 Chris Brannigan at Thinking Worlds blog. Day Twenty-Eight 02/17/10 Roland Legrand at Mixed Realities. Day Twenty-Nine 02/18/10 Robyn DeFelice of DishingDesign.

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Cognitive Blogging Virtual World Enterprise 145

Kapp Notes

MARCH 31, 2010

Also, here are some great online resources; Garr Reynolds Top Ten Slide Tips Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Four Ways to Improve a Presentation How Cognitive Science Can Improve Your PowerPoint Presentation Go over to Slide Share and search for "worlds best presentation" examples. Training View more presentations from kkapp.

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Resources Cognitive PowerPoint Slides 140

Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Quarterly Newsletter of the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition 3.1 Resources Mentioned: Cazden, C. Performance before Competence: Assistance to Chidl Discourse in the Zone of Proximal Development." 1981): 5-8. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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Games Cognitive Player Newsletter 181