The BrainWare Safari
Posted by Sandy Berger on February 7th, 2009
The BrainWare Safari is just that — a safari. It is based on a trip through the jungle. Once you complete the easy installation, you are presented with a screen of the entire jungle. You are urged to go to the Safari corral where you choose an animal to guide you through your journey. The jungle animal grows with you as you progress through the exercises. I chose Jackie Jaguar. He appears when you reach certain goals and ages as you grow in brain strength. Jackie first appeared in a diaper with a baby bottle.I found this a little hokey, but I was willing to go along if it could help get my brain in shape.
So I went on to the first exercise. I chose Ancient Logic & Reasoning. Most of the exercises had you recognize a pattern and fill in missing information or choose what didn’t belong. It was reminiscent of something that I had done in school. In my first tries, I got a few, but for the most part I failed miserably. This seemed easy, but it wasn’t for me. In fact, I am beginning to be glad that I started this brain training because it looks like I really need it!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
you have done great research on this topic. i didn’t know many things about it. as really helpful. reading short information is always awesome rather than reading insanely huge books!
I didn’t understand nookat people, both sides
May 13th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I would like to know if you have any follow-up info. on the BrainWare Safari program. I am considering buying this for both my boys to use this summer, but even with a discount, it is quite an investment.
Any new data since February?
Sue
May 13th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
There continues to be great news to share about BrainWare Safari. Two new school studies have been completed and both have independently confirmed the results from earlier studies – that those students that worked in the program 3-5 times a week for 12 weeks or so, showed a dramatic improvement in their cognitive skills and academic performance.
The other exciting news about BrainWare Safari is that the program won the CODIE Award last week for Best Education Game or Simulation. This is the equivalent to winning an Oscar in the software industry.