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Title:
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A KIT OF APPS TO IMPROVE AND ASSESS EXECUTIVE
FUNCTIONS AND WORKING MEMORY CAPACITY IN
PRESCHOOLERS |
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Author(s):
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Sabrina Panesi, Laura Freina and Lucia Ferlino |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-22-1 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2020 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Executive Functions, Working Memory Capacity, Cognitive Training and Assessment, Preschoolers, App |
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Type:
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Short |
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First Page:
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331 |
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Last Page:
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334 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Several methods for the assessment and training of executive functions and working memory capacity in preschoolers
have been developed over previous decades, but despite our digital era, new technologies are seldom addressed. To fill
this gap, in the context of the "shareFUN" project, a set of digital games was designed, including measures and training
activities for inhibition, shifting, updating and working memory capacity. The games were designed as a kit of apps since
preschoolers show a deep interest and a high level of confidence in approaching digital games, mainly on tablets or
smartphones. The current paper has the main aim to present this kit and outline further research activities, scheduled
within the "shareFUN" project, for the validation of the apps used for assessment and their efficacy for training. |
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