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The role of practice is crucial in the skill acquisition process and for assessments of learning. In this study, we used a portable neuroimaging technique, functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy for monitoring prefrontal cortex activation during learning of spatial navigation tasks throughout 11 days of training and testing. Two different tasks orders, blocked and random, were used to test the effect of the practice schedule on the acquisition and transfer of 3D computer mazes. Results indicated variable decreases in the hemodynamic response during the initial days of practice. Although there were no differences in mean oxygenation for the practice orders across acquisition the random practice order used less oxygenation than the blocked order for the more difficult tasks in the transfer phase Use of brain activation and behavioral measures provides can provide a more accurate depiction of the learning process. Since fNIR systems are safe, portable and record brain activation in ecologically valid settings, fNIR can contribute to future learning settings for assessment and personalization of the training regimen.
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Shewokis, P.A., Ayaz, H., Curtin, A., Izzetoglu, K., Onaral, B. (2013). Brain in the Loop Learning Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy. In: Schmorrow, D.D., Fidopiastis, C.M. (eds) Foundations of Augmented Cognition. AC 2013. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 8027. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39454-6_40
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