by Kelly Choo | Sep 7, 2018
Ever heard of brain-computer interface? Brain-computer interface (BCI), also known as a brain-machine interface (BMI), is a system that lets a person control or directs a computer or electronic device through the use of brainwave sensors with no physical movement...
by Kelly Choo | Jun 20, 2018
Cognitive development starts at birth, it’s the foundation for learning and as such, there’s a strong link between developing these skills early and success in later life. Cognitive skills like attention and memory play a key role in the building blocks of many core...
by Kelly Choo | Jun 11, 2018
The executive function of the brain acts as an air traffic control system for everyone, especially in children. This part of the brain is responsible for managing time, multitasking, deciding where to focus on and organizing your life and your work. In the air traffic...
by Kelly Choo | May 14, 2018
We navigate situations every day using our executive function and self-regulation skills, but these are not something we are born efficient with. Children have the potential to use them but will need to exercise and develop these skills over time to reap the benefits...
by Kelly Choo | May 14, 2018
For the mental processes responsible for dealing with multiple tasks, keeping focus, planning and working memory, we need to look towards the front part of our brains where the executive function skills are found, such as decision making. Children aren’t born with...
by Kelly Choo | May 14, 2018
In the front part of the brain, in the aptly named frontal lobe, you’ll find the self-regulation and executive functions. These are where the crucial skills for learning and development are honed that allow children to focus, multi-task, prioritize, remember tasks,...
