BrainSpan U of Alberta app for iPhone and iPad

BrainSpan can provide you with games to test your knowledge and give you feedback on your learning. Games can be played on mobile devices or on your computer.

BrainSpan games have been used by the number one ranking medical school in Canada for the past 5 years. They have also been used for nursing and basic science courses. Each of the games available for play has 300-1400 multiple choice questions. At present, games for the preclinical medical courses and medical microbiology for nursing courses are available.

Students enjoy using the games for studying, and have found that it allows them to practice online examination techniques.

By downloading this app you will be given access to a choice of games that you can add to your games list. Waiting for the bus? Have a spare? Log on and test your ability. Questions are delivered randomly and games can be replayed over again; different questions will often appear. Many questions have feedback and/or descriptive images that allow you to learn more about a topic.

Like to challenge your colleagues and wager some points on their ability to answer questions that you know? BrainSpan offers the ability to choose a like-minded player from the games list for fun filled and motivating challenges! Become the champion of your games!

Serious studiers can check their performance reports and see what their incorrect responses indicate about content knowledge in the subject area. Questions can be reviewed for learning!

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