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Excellent Video Games for Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning (aka SEL) has been a hot topic in education for a while now, and for good reason. SEL is all about helping students develop the skills they need to manage their emotions, set goals, build empathy, create strong relationships, and make smart choices. While these skills are essential for success in school and…

August 12, 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

Speed Sketch – Filabee Friends!

It’s that time of year again when our artists flex their creative chops at breakneck speed in a seasonal Speed Sketch! Previous entries in this series have shown off our versatility in styling art for different age groups, our heartwarming community outreach activities, and even our ventures into the third dimension! This month’s entry comes…

September 9, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

How to Bring Games to Your Classroom in 2024

This one goes out to our educator friends! The school year is underway and educators everywhere are transforming their classrooms into engaging learning environments using the power of game-based learning. Want in on the fun? Your friendly neighborhood educational game developer is here to help. Let’s explore the latest and greatest from the world of…

September 11, 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

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