Unleashing children’s potential: An evidence-based narrative review of strategies to enhance cognitive function and intelligence in school-age children

Figure 8 Adaptive technology and cognitive development: A conceptual model. It illustrates the dynamic interactions between adaptive digital learning platforms, child engagement, and cognitive outcomes. Adaptive learning technology provides personalized content and interactive feedback, promoting active, engaged use through focused attention, problem-solving, and metacognitive strategies. Sustained engagement, in turn, drives cognitive development, including enhanced executive functions, academic skill gains, and metacognitive growth. Feedback loops indicate that improvements in cognitive outcomes reinforce engagement, while guided learning activities strengthen the connection between adaptive technology and engagement. This model highlights the potential for structured, goal-directed digital interventions to augment school-age cognitive development while emphasizing the importance of context, supervision, and purposeful instructional design.