PLAN - WHAT DID YOU SET OUT TO DO? | |
| Summary/ Description of Activity | |
| Using games to improve cognitive memory on seniors. Testing brain training activities based on Nintendo DS games | |
| Learning objectives: | |
| Enable seniors to use games independently. Stimulate cognitive memory by using games. Prepare seniors for game competition | |
| DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY | |
| Date [dd/mm/yyyy] | Series of sessions from Jan 2009-February 2009 |
| Length of activity | 2 hours per session |
| Frequency | 10 per year, more on demand |
| Organiser | Municipality of Mazaricos |
| Tutor | Seniors education department |
| Group Size | 10 people |
| Venue | Social Civic Center |
| Location | Mazaricos ES |
| Environment | Rural |
| Location Factors | Private car transportation |
| Partnerships | The library |
| Target group | over 60 |
| Contact | seniors@mazaricos.net |
| Marketing | Phone calls to interested participants. |
| Method of delivery | One tutor hands on Nintendo DS game platforms |
| Equipment required | Nintendo DS |
| Other Factors | Having enough games and game platforms |
| Tasks | (Task3) Increase competences among seniors |
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY| Evaluation of the Learning Objectives |
| Every participant will reach a different game level. Minimum game requirement to reach level 4 at best performances (established in 6 trials). |
| Evaluation of the activity |
| The activity is seen as fun and somehow establishes a connection among participants. Problems are connected to the use of the platform and in some cases literacy on seniors. |
| Evaluation of what was learned by the participants |
| Improvement of the cognitive memory. Refreshing knowledge in a social activity. |
| Evaluation of what staff have learned |
| Game device and maybe some computer games could also work fine. |
| Keywords |
| Games; nintendo; DS; Wii; Karaoke |
| ANALYSIS OF EVALUATION |
| What would you change to improve activity? |
| Nintendo DS is a personal device but it's too small as interface for the seniors, the new Wii with a screen projection can offer more interactivity and group creation. |
| What particular circumstance could affect a change in the activity? |
| The lack of space since Wii platform seems to be the most suitable |
| Other possible Activities |
| Include karaoke software and launch a competition integrating other member of the family. |
| Best practice |
| Yes it is, monitoring new games release can bring new activities. |
| Transferability: |
| N/A |