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Project Roundup: VR and AR Games by Filament Games

One small step for Filament Games, one giant leap for educational games! Our mission here at Filament has always been to redefine learning through interactive experiences, and this particular roundup of projects showcases our pioneering strides in VR and AR. Read on to learn more about our immersive work with incredible clients. Want to learn…

October 9, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

VR for Social-Emotional Learning

Traditionally, social-emotional learning (SEL) has been taught through discussions, role-playing, and other activities. While effective, these methods sometimes fall short of providing an immersive environment where learners can truly experience and internalize SEL concepts. This is where virtual reality comes in. Today, let’s explore all of the ways VR can enhance social-emotional learning! via Giphy…

October 4, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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

As we step into August and embrace the final days of summer, we’re excited to bring you a plethora of game-based learning content for K-12 schools preparing for a fresh semester. But before we dive into that, it’s time for another edition of our “What’s New in Game-based Learning” series! So sit back, relax, and…

August 2, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games and Healthcare (Part 2)

One of the most exciting areas of our business lies in the intersection between game-based learning and healthcare! In our previous blog post on this topic, we explored the ability of games to prepare patients for pending medical procedures, motivate dementia patients in rehabilitation, and act as digital medicine. However, several years have passed since…

June 26, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

More Medical Applications for VR and AR

Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies have come a long way since their inception. What was once thought of as science fiction is now being used in various industries, including the medical field! The applications of VR and AR are vast, ranging from training medical professionals to treating patients. As technology continues to advance, new…

June 12, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

VR and AR for Higher Education

Over the past few years in particular, more virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies have been making their way into education, transforming traditional classrooms into immersive learning environments. Let’s uncover how VR/AR is being used specifically in higher education, including its benefits as well as the challenges faced by institutions implementing this technology. Toto, I…

May 15, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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

We’re shot through the heart, and game-based learning is to blame. 💘 It gives video games a good name! Welcome to February, Filamentarians – another segment of your beloved monthly series is here! Here’s a roundup of recent game-based learning news that will melt your icy hearts (which are frozen due to the cold weather…

February 1, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Resource Roundup: What’s New in 2023

Just like that, we’re already one month into 2023! As industry leaders, every new year is an opportunity for us to predict, prognosticate, and prophesize what’s to come in the game-based learning and edtech space. Read on and discover everything new (or coming soon) in 2023! via Giphy Start off this year right by following…

January 30, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

VR in the K-12 Classroom

A couple of months ago on the blog, we covered all sorts of topics related to virtual reality. We discussed VR in the humanities, recent research related to VR (and AR), excellent educational VR (and AR) games, and even VR’s role in helping older adults live more happy and healthy lives! However, one thing we…

August 24, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Excellent Conservation and Environmental Science Games

Is there a video game from your childhood that stands out above the rest? For me, that game is Zoo Tycoon. As a kid, I was a voracious viewer of Animal Planet nature specials. I couldn’t learn enough about animals – their behaviors, their habitats, and their relationships with humans. When Zoo Tycoon 2 was…

July 13, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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