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We Won an Anthem Award!

We’re taking a break for our regularly scheduled programming today for an exciting reason: it’s time to celebrate.   Filament Games is proud to announce that we’ve been honored with a Bronze Award in the For-Profit Product, Innovation, or Service Category of the Anthem Awards! 🎉  This one is really special to us – we’ve received…

// Brandon Pittser

The Power of Personalization: How AI is Tailoring Education to Every Learner

Game-based learning has always thrived on the idea that education can be fun, immersive, and uniquely tailored to each learner. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is turning that idea into reality by driving unprecedented levels of personalization in educational games. This month, we’re exploring how emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of game-based learning,…

// Brandon Pittser

Game Creation Tools and Opportunities for Students

As part of this month’s exploration of innovative educational technologies and how they impact game-based learning, we’re diving into the tools that enable students to create their own games. These platforms and initiatives don’t just teach technical skills—they empower students to think critically, solve problems, and collaborate, all through the creative process of game design.…

// Brandon Pittser

AI Tutors in Educational Games

Classrooms are buzzing with new possibilities as AI tutors take on the role of collaborative digital teaching assistants, working to support educators and enhance learning experiences. Whether helping students tackle tough physics concepts, master new languages, or develop teamwork skills through gaming, these tools are expanding what’s achievable in education. Here’s a roundup of how…

// Brandon Pittser

Mixed Reality in Education: Four Game-Changing Applications Reshaping How We Learn

Picture a medical student reaching into a beating virtual heart, a pianist taking lessons from a teacher 5,000 miles away, or a high school student having a conversation with a Holocaust survivor who passed away decades ago. These aren’t scenes from science fiction—they’re happening in classrooms right now. Mixed Reality is transforming education from a…

// Brandon Pittser

What’s New in Game-based Learning – November 2024

Another month, another full plate of piping hot news from the ever-changing world of game-based learning. From AI-powered language tutors to groundbreaking research on VR in education, we’ve got an exciting mix of developments to share. Let’s dive into the latest news shaping how we learn through play! VR Games Show Promise in Multilingual Education…

// Brandon Pittser

Resource Roundup: The Wide World of Scholastic Esports

As we explored this month, scholastic esports are evolving into a powerful educational modality, connecting students with unique opportunities to build skills, simulate careers, and prepare themselves for the future.  via Tenor This roundup is a compilation of all the incredible stories we’ve covered this month from the exciting and dynamic world of scholastic esports,…

// Brandon Pittser

What’s New in Scholastic Esports?

As we’ve demonstrated throughout our month of coverage that has explored the many benefits of scholastic esports, there’s a lot going on in this exciting new space!  Scholastic esports offer students more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build essential career skills. Today we’re going to dig into the hottest news and updates in the world…

// Brandon Pittser

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in Scholastic Esports

As the world of scholastic esports evolves, its most compelling development is how it sharpens students’ problem-solving abilities while opening doors to real-world opportunities. Schools are discovering that competitive gaming does more than engage students—it develops critical thinking, technical skills, and strategic decision-making that employers increasingly value. From Game to Career: Esports as a CTE…

// Brandon Pittser

Leveling the Playing Field: How Esports Foster Accessibility for Students

As the world of scholastic esports continues to grow, one of its most inspiring developments is how it’s becoming more inclusive for students with disabilities. Through the use of adaptive technology, schools and organizations are breaking down barriers, making competitive gaming accessible to all – unlocking tons of new ways to explore careers or pursue…

// Brandon Pittser
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