Tag: Gamingscience

2024-25, Cognition, education, Technology

Video Games: A New Way to Facilitate Cognitive Development in Students with Learning Disabilities

Author: Sean Krivitsky, Class of 2026 Figure 1. Image of letter tiles spelling out “Learning Disability” According to The Treetop ABA Therapy, approximately 1 in 7 individuals worldwide possess a learning disability and it is important to acknowledge and address these learning differences to facilitate their learning and development (1). Recently, video games have become far more prevalent worldwide, and a series of research examining … Continue reading Video Games: A New Way to Facilitate Cognitive Development in Students with Learning Disabilities

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2024-25, Cognition, Neuroscience, Technology

Mastering the Map: The Role of Gaze Movement in League of Legends

Author: Tiffany Ang, Class of 2025 Figure 1: A Competitive League of Legends Team in Action Gaze movement refers to the motion of a visual focal point and is essential for understanding perceptual-cognitive processing. Fixation, a specific aspect of gaze movement, plays a crucial role in processing visual information, as the majority of the visual experience is constructed during fixation. Dr. Jeong and colleagues at … Continue reading Mastering the Map: The Role of Gaze Movement in League of Legends

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2024-25, Computer Science, Health and Medicine, Medicine and Physiology, Technology

Surgery Unlocked: Revolutionizing Surgical Training Through Gaming

Author: Tiffany Ang, Class of 2025 Figure 1: Healthcare professionals use virtual reality simulations to practice dexterity and visual-spatial skills for medical procedures to boost confidence and mitigate knowledge gaps.  Gaming science is increasingly integrated into medical education to enhance learning and skill development. Games inherently include gamification elements, such as point systems, that foster active learning and have the potential to improve knowledge retention … Continue reading Surgery Unlocked: Revolutionizing Surgical Training Through Gaming

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Brain, General Neuroscience, Neuroscience

Taking A Glimpse into A VR Headset: The Connection Between the Mind and Vision

By Sajia Athai, Class of 2026 For the past decade, homes have transformed into vibrant arenas of gaming with sounds of clicking controllers and the colors of OLED screens. Parents often feel concerned about the spike in new video games as companies release new accessories and skins for players to customize. Worried about the possibility of addiction, many forget the positive outcomes that games offer, … Continue reading Taking A Glimpse into A VR Headset: The Connection Between the Mind and Vision

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