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How Video Games Build Resilience

You’ve probably heard the age-old warning that video games rot your brain. But what if we told you that gaming could actually help you build mental fortitude and resilience? As an educational game studio, we’ve known for a long time that well-designed games can be powerful learning tools, and research backs up what we’ve observed…

August 7, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 3 – SXSW Interview with Jamie Sterling

We have another exciting installment of the Filament Games Podcast for you! A part of our 2024 SXSW EDU interview series, this episode features Jamie Sterling, VP of Product, Research & Development at Carnegie Learning. Our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, sits down with Jamie to explore the cutting edge of K-12 education and the…

August 14, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Research Roundup: Game-based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning

Game-based learning and social-emotional learning are the perfect pair! As more and more research emerges on the benefits of both, it’s becoming increasingly clear that combining these two approaches can lead to incredible outcomes for learners of all ages. In this research roundup, we’re exploring the latest studies on the intersection of game-based learning and…

August 19, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Mindfulness Apps and Games to Help You Find Inner Peace

Are you stressed out? Bewildered? Frazzled, even? It might be time for some mindfulness. via Tenor These days we seem to deal with more stress and distractions than ever before. Indeed, it’s a serious problem, but true to form, we here at Filament Games have a playful solution. That’s right – we’re talking about mindfulness…

August 21, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

The Patient Gamer: Games that Build Long-term Goal Setting

You’ve probably heard that good things come to those who wait, but in our fast-paced, instant-gratification world, this can be hard to believe. What if we told you that some video games are secretly teaching players the art of long-term planning and delayed gratification? HA! You thought you were just distracting yourself with some casual…

August 26, 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

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

Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! The smoke of Labor Day cookouts has cleared and the school year sprawls before us, teeming with learning opportunities and – dare we say – playful experiences which may indeed improve our lives. Via Tenor Whether you’re a teacher gearing up for the new school year, a parent looking for…

September 4, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 4 – SXSW Interview with Julie Willcott

We’re excited to bring you another fascinating episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at SXSW EDU 2024! In this installment, we sit down with Julie Willcott, Education Products Manager at zSpace, to explore the cutting-edge world of virtual reality in education. via Tenor Julie brings a unique perspective to the world of educational…

September 16, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 5 – SXSW Interview with Arana Shapiro

Welcome back faithful listeners! Today we’re wrapping up the SXSW EDU interview series of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at SXSW EDU 2024! This episode includes our host Jennifer Javornik in conversation with Arana Shapiro, Chief Programs and Operating Officer at Games for Change, as they explore the evolving world of games for social…

September 23, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

Filament Games Podcast Roundup: Celebrating International Podcast Day 2024

We’re in a joyous mood today, and not just because the spooky season is just around the corner – it’s International Podcast Day! Recognized and revered by marketers all around the world who need an excuse to mention their podcasts, International Podcast Day is a global celebration of the fine art of consumable conversations. For…

September 30, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

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