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Research Roundup: Educational Games and Humanities Learning (Part 2)

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at the latest research surrounding educational games and humanities learning! Welcome to another Research Roundup on the impact of educational games on humanities learning. In our previous post on the topic, we explored studies that showed how games can enhance students’ understanding of art history, U.S. history, language,…

March 15, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Language Acquisition with Video Games

How are your New Year’s Resolutions going so far this year? One of mine was to relearn French, which I haven’t studied since graduating high school. Since I don’t have time right now to go somewhere and take French classes, I’m using game-based learning to brush up on my skills. Et vous pouvez aussi! Even…

March 13, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 4 Episode 6: FIRST’s Mission with Chris Rake

In case you didn’t know, we just wrapped up our second FIRST Global RoboCo Challenge (FGRC) with our friends at FIRST Global. We’ve been collaborating with FIRST since 2021 to create RoboCo, and back in late 2021, we hosted the inaugural FGRC, bringing digital robotics to 37 different teams around the world. We’re proud of…

March 8, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Educational Games and the Digital Humanities

Welcome or welcome back to the blog, Filamentarians. Have you ever heard of the digital humanities? If not, never fear – today, we’re going to explore digital humanities and how they interact with our favorite subject of all time, game-based learning! via Giphy If you like what you read here, be sure to bookmark this…

March 6, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

What’s New in Game-based Learning – March 2023

It’s officially March, and we’re feeling lucky! Not only because the clover is beginning to sprout, but also because game-based learning keeps on getting better and better! Welcome to What’s New in Game-based Learning, a series where we keep you updated on all of the latest news in our favorite industry. via Giphy If you…

March 1, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

What is Game-based Learning? A Game-based Learning Glossary

If this happens to be your first time on this blog, you may be wondering “What is game-based learning?” The world of game-based learning is constantly growing and evolving, and with it, the language to describe it! As more and more educators, designers, and researchers dive into the field, it’s important to have a shared…

February 27, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Resource Roundup: For the Love of Game-based Learning

Here on the Filament Games blog, we aim to bring you the latest and greatest insights on educational gaming, and how it can transform education. This February, we reflected on all of the reasons why we love game-based learning and why we love what we do! If you love game-based learning too, follow us on…

February 22, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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Constructivism, Constructionism, and Video Games

We should always strive to help students get the most out of their education! Video games serve as solutions to many of the challenges faced in traditional education, whether they are serving as tools for distance learners or keeping students engaged and motivated in the classroom. With their interactive and immersive nature, video games can…

February 20, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

5 More Reasons Why We Love Game-based Learning

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, Filamentarians, and we’re feeling sentimental. Why? Because we love game-based learning. So much so, we couldn’t help ourselves but write five more reasons why game-based learning is the best! via Giphy We want to know: why do you love game-based learning? Let us know your answer on Facebook or Twitter. If…

February 15, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 4 Episode 5: Educational Experiences in Roblox

You + the newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast? via Giphy In this episode, your illustrious hosts Brandon and Dan interview Filament Game Designer Colin Skinner about his experiences working as lead designer on RoboCo Sports League. What is RoboCo Sports League? In short, it’s a RoboCo-inspired experience Filament Games is creating specifically for…

February 13, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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