Computerized Training for Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Improvement

Authors

  • Marios A. Pappas N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab
  • Athanasios S. Drigas N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v9i4.10285

Keywords:

cognitive improvement, neuroplasticity, neurodevelopment, cognitive training.

Abstract


The research area of brain plasticity studies indicates that individuals can train and improve their cognitive abilities throughout life. In addition, more and more computerized training tools are presented in recent studies. The purpose of this study is to represent studies of the last decade in the field of cognitive training with the use of Information and Communication Tech-nologies, to record the cognitive improvement techniques used, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of these intervention programs. As indicated by the literature review, computer-based tools, mobile training apps and video games could be used in intervention studies for cognitive improve-ment. In addition, cognitive training techniques seem to be significantly ef-fective for the cognitive improvement of healthy or cognitive impaired in-dividuals.

Author Biographies

Marios A. Pappas, N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab

Marios A. Pappas is a PhD Candidate in Cognitive Science. He holds a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and a Master degree in Special (Inclusive) Education. He is a research associate at N.C.S.R. Demokritos, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab, Athens, Greece (mpap@iit.demokritos.gr ).

Athanasios S. Drigas, N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, Net Media Lab

Athanasios S. Drigas is a Director of Research at IIT - N.C.S.R. Demokritos. He is the Coordinator of Telecoms Lab and founder of Net Media Lab since 1996. From 1990 to 1999 he was the Operational manager of the Greek Academic network. He has been the Coordinator of Several International Projects, in the fields of ICTs, and e-services (e-learning, e-psychology, e-government, e-inclusion, e-culture etc). He has published more than 280 articles, 7 books, 25 educational CD-ROMs and several patents. He has been a member of several International committees for the design and coordination of Network and ICT activities and of international conferences and journals. (dr@iit.demokritos.gr).

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Published

2019-08-29

How to Cite

Pappas, M. A., & Drigas, A. S. (2019). Computerized Training for Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Improvement. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 9(4), pp. 50–62. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v9i4.10285

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2019)

Section

Papers