A Cognitive Gateway to Learning
17
Apr 2009
Did you know that the Japanese woman Misao Okawa is the oldest
woman alive?
Can you name the American novelist who
accurately predicted his cause of death?
Ever heard of the Burj Khalifa, the
tallest skyscraper in the world?
The answers to all these questions and
more will now be at your fingertips with Chifro Studios’ newest application Quizoholic.
‘Knowledge’, said Shakespeare ‘is the
wing wherewith we fly to heaven’. Knowledge is power, the source of every
logical decision or action taken by us. In this world of technology, knowledge
is just a click away. Everything that we need or want to know is available in
the palm of our hands. Technology has thus changed our lives in unthinkable
ways.
A part of this digital era, Chifro
Studios nurtures the vision of transforming the field of education with the
help of technological innovation. Its newest offering Quizoholic, is a positive step in this direction. True to its name, Quizoholic offers an exhaustive palette
of knowledge that lures the users to challenge themselves and hone their
intellect.
Cognitive processes are a very important
part of learning. The act of knowing, understanding and remembering is
paramount when it comes to a student’s development. In fact, not only a
student, but the ability and potential of each one of us are dependent on our
cognitive powers. The reason why quizzes have sustained their popularity over
the years is precisely due to the cognitive challenges involved in them. We are
never tired of quizzes; simply because, we are never tired of putting our
mental capabilities to test.
This is exactly what Quizoholic validates by offering a
platform that presents knowledge in a fun and informative way. A collection of
numerous MCQs on various subjects, users are never tired of exploring this
game. They can set new challenges everyday, revisit and drill the information-storehouses
in their brain without compromising on fun.
Quizoholic
is perfect for all age groups. While it
can be a learning tool for everyone, it is especially beneficial for the
students. As a student, we never liked mugging up. A large part of our student
life is spent on memorizing huge chunks of information. This process is tedious
and tiresome. Quizoholic offers a
relief from this by presenting knowledge in non-traditional ways. The format of
a game allows the users to lose themselves without being conscious of the
mental workout involved.
Quizzes compel us to retrieve the
information already stored in our brains and also motivate us to learn what we
do not know. Motivation, Assessment and Memory are the three important
principles involved in a quiz game, all of which are essential for learning. Keeping
in mind the effectiveness of quizzes and multiple choice questions as learning
tools, Quizoholic incorporates the
same in a versatile manner. In other words, Quizoholic
not only allows you to assess what you already know but also instigates you to
go beyond what has already being mastered.
