Cognitive Wellbeing

Question 1: I find online games to be wonderful opportunities for learning. Whether they offer different art styles, historical facts, or even literary depth, even the most entertainment-based games can be cognitively stimulating. This is not even mentioning those that are built for learning. Dreambox, a math and game-based software system, analyzes student performance in real time and gives assignments, games, and the like to students based on this performance. Technology such as this has shown to improve content knowledge and test scores in the school of my student teaching.
The drawbacks to online games for learning is that there is no one to ask for help when concepts do not make sense, there is little if any differentiation, and they are biased towards those without hearing and sight impairments.

Question 2: In all honesty, as I draw to the end of my graduate career in the midst of a pandemic, I find it quite difficult to manage my study schedule. It is difficult to stay motivated. Still, I typically start with the easiest work and work my way up to the harder assignments so as to not burn myself out. I also work in quiet, peaceful areas where I can focus. I get ample sleep before working so as to be able to focus as well.

Question 3: To remember new things, I will create visuals and teach new material to others. As a visual/kinesthetic learner, I find that I remember things best when I create and teach. Thus, I create concept maps; write, review, and annotate notes; and work in study groups to get a better grasp on material.