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Roland Gesthuizen

The Video Game Revolution: "Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked" by Henry Jenkins | PBS - 0 views

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  • Roland Gesthuizen on 29 Mar 11
     
    "A large gap exists between the public's perception of video games and what the research actually shows. The following is an attempt to separate fact from fiction."
Roland Gesthuizen

Synaptic Plasticity - BrainFacts.org - 0 views

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  • Roland Gesthuizen on 18 May 13
     
    "Two University of Texas, Houston, graduate students created a claymation video to illustrate how synapses (connections between nerve cells in the brain) grow stronger over time. The video also features video games and earned Julia Hill and Natalia Rozas both third place and the People's Choice Award in the 2011 Brain Awareness Video Contest. "
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2aQuestioning Skills: easier said than done! 2c 0f - YouTube - 1 views

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  • Russell Ogden on 08 Aug 11
     
    Open & closed question game
Roland Gesthuizen

Teaching self-control: Evidence-based tips - 0 views

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  • What works better is praise for effort, and feedback that encourages kids to try different strategies (“Can you think of another way to do it?”)
  • Experimental studies suggest we can help these kids improve their working memory skills with practice. Computer-based training programs ask kids to pay attention to new information and repeat it back.
  • Any time we ask kids to play by the rules, we’re encouraging them to develop self-control. But some games are more challenging than others.
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  • kids benefit when parents talk to them about their feelings, show empathy, and discuss constructive ways to cope
  • Planning is an important component of self-discipline
  • music training can boost a child's ability to inhibit inappropriate responses
  • When parents are too controlling, or enforce discipline with threats and harsh punishments, kids may lose important opportunities to regulate themselves.
  • harsh parenting tactics predict child aggression and other behavior problems
  • Roland Gesthuizen on 04 Apr 12
     
    To get along in the classroom, kids need to pay attention, follow directions, stay motivated, and control their impulses. So we might expect self-control to play an important role in academic achievement. Recent studies support the idea.
Roland Gesthuizen

The Power of Play | Psychology Today - 1 views

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shared by Roland Gesthuizen on 20 Mar 11 - Cached
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    Most of us think of adult play as respite or indulgence, but having fun is no trivial pursuit. In fact, it's crucial to put mental creativity, health and happiness.
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