There are many games that help to improve learning and memory skills. Now days with the gaming systems from board games like Scene It to Nintendo Wii, have been able to help in memory recalling skills to learning how to do yoga and balance on one leg.
The key is to be able to interact with other players and the game itself. The overall goal is to be able to: Identify the characteristics of games that create motivation and engagement. Integrate game structures into instructional designs for standard e-learning content. (christytucker.wordpress 5/4/11)
By these interactions one is able to focus long enough to learn. By learning, one must memorize places or objects that are presented in front of them so that if they failed the attempt to get to the next level or stage of the game they would have to start over. By learning what they did wrong in the first or second attempt, they can recall by memory the steps and try to advance to the next level.
With many children games the object is for them not only to advance to the next level but hopes to retain the information. For example an interacting spelling game, once the child learns the letters to a word he would be able to advance to reading a book.
For many of the elderly these memory type of games can have an improvement on the quality of life they live. Keeping them focused, the mind stays sharper and alert
Many of the interacting games will get the player or learner a chance to make clear choices, help with thought processing and risks that may come as a result of their choices.
http://christytucker.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/integrating-game-design-principles-into-instructional-design-for-e-learning/
http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/brain-games-improve-memory-thinking-brain-health/
The Gerontological Society of America (2007, November 20). Brain Exercise Can Enhance Memory, Thinking, In Older Adults. ScienceDaily. .
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