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The Latest Findings in AI and Learning – May 2026

Our April roundup focused on where the lines are drawn, and May is showing us exactly how those boundaries look in practice. Educators are actively defining acceptable use policies, and students are stepping up to build their own ethical frameworks. Major technology providers are adding specific features to their platforms to address concrete student needs,…

what’s new in game-based learning – may 2026

This month brings new data and unique projects to the wild and wonderful world of educational game development. We even had some controversy, which is extremely rare and always interesting. Elsewhere, research emerged showing serious games improve clinical vocabulary retention. And out in the outfield, students are applying geometry to minor league baseball. Across all…

april roundup: game-based learning across contexts

Throughout April, we explored how interactive digital experiences apply targeted frameworks to solve distinct educational challenges. Across five posts, we examined the use of virtual environments for vocational training, discussed the concept of cognitive satiety, highlighted a new civics game, reviewed console-based family learning, and explored localized environmental simulations. Join us on an end-of-month tour…

Game-based Learning for Environmental Awareness

Happy Monday, Filafriends! Today, we consider the environment, and the fact that it’s pretty much all we have. It’s an asset that requires preservation and conservation, and so today we’re highlighting game-based learning solutions that address those very topics. Lately, we’re seeing fresh and original approaches in this space, particularly with regard to educational games…

Why Cognitive Satiety is the New Goal for EdTech

The dopamine extraction schemes behind many popular digital products are often blamed for shrinking attention spans, especially in environments filled with constant notifications and competing stimuli. I myself have been distracted from completing this article in no less than five totally disparate ways since starting to write it. Based in part on hope for a…

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