Executive control training and the generalization of learning : the case of action video games

How to facilitate learning and brain plasticity ? Surprisingly, we have been able to show that certain video games, a priori products of consumption and entertainment, are effective tools for increasing cerebral plasticity. These studies shed light not only on the impact of video games on the brain, but also on the importance of attentional control in learning. The implications of this work for the development of new technologies for education will be discussed.