Attention is so important for learning! And until now, it was hard for teachers to help students learn these skills. Now it is easy! The Attention Arcade is a suite of gaze-driven video games specifically designed to train foundational attention skills that are important for reading, math, and learning overall. Watch the video to learn more.
How does the Attention Arcade work?
Eye movement and attention are tightly linked and share much of the same brain circuitry. To put it simply, where we look and where we are planning to look are where we are placing our attention. The games leverage this connection with games designed to train different aspects of attention. The player uses his or her eyes to control the games via an eye tracker.
You can learn more at The Science Behind the Attention Arcade.
Do the attention skills learned in the video games transfer to schoolwork, which is often less engaging?
In the study at UC San Diego (before BrainLeap was founded), the skills learned in the attention training games transferred to the in-lab assessments which are not games. Just as importantly, educators and parents have told us that the attention training games have helped their students/children with reading skills, ability to stay on task in math, reduced distractibility, planning, and more.
Don’t students already play enough video games? Why would we want to have them play more?
Nothing is inherently bad about video games. It is typically the amount of time a student plays that can be the problem, because it is keeping the student from learning new skills or getting exercise. When a student is learning a new skill, gaining new knowledge, or learning empathy, video games can be a safe and fun way to practice and learn something.
What grades is it designed for?
The grades are designed for students in 2nd through 8th grade. Ideally, we want to help students as young as possible who are capable of playing the games, which is 2nd grade, because of the long-term impact it can have on their education.
How often does a user have to train?
Students should train for 20-30 minutes per session at least 3 times per week over 8-12 weeks to see maximum benefits.
How fast should we see results?
Improvements are closely tied to the amount of time played. If a child is playing daily for 20 minutes or more, you could see results in as little as 4 weeks with significant improvements possible after 8 weeks.
How do we know if the games are improving attention?
Hopefully, you will notice it in your student’s behavior. However, we also include objective measures of attention in the game suite. These measure transfer of the skills learned in the game to other applications (gamified assessments). Students get a baseline assessment within the first hour of training. They are assessed again regularly to measure progress.
BrainLeap™ makes it simple
Per student pricing for the Attention Arcade can be as low as $25 per student plus the cost of hardware and teacher training. Contact us to discuss pricing for your specific school’s needs or you can request a Demo below.