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Research Roundup: New Studies Reveal the Impact of Games on Learning and Motivation

Looking for evidence that games can transform education? The latest research continues to demonstrate how game-based learning environments are reshaping how students engage with complex topics across different educational contexts. Let’s explore some fascinating new findings that showcase the power of games to enhance learning outcomes. Virtual Reality Goes Environmental In an innovative study examining…

January 22, 2025 // Brandon Pittser

Research Roundup: 2024 Studies on Game-based Learning

It seems too good to be true. You’ve heard rumors about the exciting new research that’s emerging around the power of games to engage, motivate, and enhance learning outcomes, but surely there’s no single educational technology with all that power, right? Right!? Gentle reader, we’re here to reassure you. via Tenor And here’s the proof!…

September 25, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

Resource Roundup: Games and Social-Emotional Learning

If you can believe it, August has already passed us by! With a dwindling supply of summer days at our collective disposal, it’s time to get aggressive about rest and relaxation. via Tenor As you rush out to Labor Day cookouts and/or stand in security at the airport for a late-season trip, take some time…

August 28, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

Game-based Learning Theory and Evidence

So far this month, we’ve covered what game-based learning is and isn’t along with the do’s and don’ts for designing educational games. However, if you’re new to the game-based learning sphere, you may still be wondering: why learning games in the first place? And moreover, why do we dedicate our entire business to educational game…

February 16, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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Boost Your Career with Video Games

What do a passion for video games and a successful career have in common? A recent study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of World of Warships by Wargaming asked approximately 2,000 American adults to answer this very question, assessing the impact that video games had on their professional lives. If you’re short on time, you…

July 26, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Building a Case for Game-Based Learning

Need help building a case for a game-based learning or training initiative in your organization? VP Jennifer Javornik breaks down a variety of different approaches!

May 5, 2021 // Jennifer Javornik

Resource Roundup: VR for Learning

We’re obsessed with the intersection of VR and education – join us for a closer look at some of our most popular immersive learning resources!

April 28, 2021 // James LaPierre

Study: VR for Soft Skills Training

The applications for VR are as various as they are interesting, and today I want to highlight an area that is particularly interesting to me personally – that is, using virtual reality to train soft skills like leadership, resilience, and managing through change…

April 19, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Research Roundup: Educational Games and STEM Learning

We’re exploring the fascinating intersection of educational gaming and STEM learning in our all-new research roundup!

March 22, 2021 // James LaPierre

Research Roundup: Educational Games and Humanities Learning

Today, we’re examining research findings from the intersection of educational games and humanities learning – check out these five highlighted studies!

March 10, 2021 // James LaPierre

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