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

Welcome back, Filamentarians! August is upon us, and while the sun might be setting a bit earlier these days, the present (and future) of game-based learning is still shining bright. As summer slowly winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, we’ve got a fresh batch of educational gaming news to keep your spirits high and…

August 5, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Resource Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM

If you can believe it, yet another month has passed us by! Our focus this July has been the intersection of game-based learning and STEM education. Technological literacy and scientific understanding are vital for today’s students, so taking innovative approaches to STEM education is more important than ever. Luckily, game-based learning is a highly effective…

July 31, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 2 – SXSW Interview with Jodi Asbell-Clarke

Our SXSW EDU interview series continues with a very special guest: Jodi Asbell-Clarke, a Filament Luminary and the Director and Co-Founder of the Educational Gaming Environments group (EdGE) at TERC. In this episode, CPO Jennifer Javornik talks with Jodi about her career journey and the immense potential of game-based learning in STEM education. via Tenor…

July 29, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Learning Games Expert, Dan White (Podcast)

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Dan White, recently appeared on the No Such Thing Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the realities and exciting potential of learning with technology! Hosted by Marc Lesser, a specialist in digital learning and youth development, this podcast is all about insightful discussions with experts on the intersection…

July 24, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Research Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM Education

The combination of game-based learning and STEM education has always been a hotbed of innovation, but new and advancing technologies are making it even more exciting as of late! From cutting-edge virtual reality experiences to cleverly designed mobile games, educators and game developers alike are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when engaging students in…

July 22, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 1 – SXSW Interview with Lee Waldvogel

Welcome back to the Filament Games Podcast! We’re thrilled to kick off Season 8 with an exciting series of interviews recorded live at SXSW EDU. As a component of the SXSW family of conferences and festivals, SXSW EDU is a “celebration of innovation and learning in the education industry.” Our first guest in this series…

July 17, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games (Podcast)

Have you ever wondered how we design educational games to be both engaging and informative? In a recent episode of University XP’s Experience Points Podcast, our CEO, Dan White, shares his insights on effective, high-quality game-based learning, as well as his journey to founding Filament Games. Hosted by Dr. Dave Eng, Experience Points explores the…

July 15, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Project Roundup: Science Games by Filament Games

Is there a better way to explore science than through the power of play? We don’t think so! As an educational game studio that’s been around since 2005, we’ve had the privilege of creating a wide range of science games for learners of all ages. Our science games are designed to make complex concepts accessible,…

July 10, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Game-Based Learning, STEM, and Young Learners

A toddler stacking blocks, a preschooler mixing colors, a kindergartener examining a caterpillar on the sidewalk. What do these activities have in common? They’re all early explorations in STEM! Young children are natural scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. They’re constantly observing the world around them, asking questions, and experimenting with their environment. From the moment children…

July 8, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Teaching Sustainability Through STEM Games

Sustainability and environmental conservation are pressing global issues that can be difficult and stressful to approach in the classroom. As educational game developers, we have a unique opportunity to create engaging tools that make these complex topics accessible and inspiring for learners of all ages. By harnessing the power of play, STEM games can simulate…

July 3, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

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