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Research Roundup: Immersive Learning is the Future

Exciting news, Filamentarians! This March, our VP Jennifer Javornik will be venturing to Austin, Texas, along with some of our friends from FIRST, Museum of Science, and Roblox to join a panel called “Learning in Immersive Experiences is the Future” at SXSW. If you’re headed to SXSW this year, be sure to catch this session…

January 25, 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

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

5 Reasons Why You Should Work With Filament Games

Are you searching for an educational game developer? Looks like your journey through cyberspace led you to the right place. In case this is your first time visiting our blog, hello! We’re Filament Games, a full-service digital studio that specializes in learning game development on a for-hire basis. via Giphy We’ve worked with clients like…

February 6, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Research Roundup: The Positive Impacts of Game-based Learning

When it comes to game-based learning, there’s a whole lot to love! Game-based learning is a superhero in the K-12 classroom, but it’s also versatile. Adults of any age can productively partake in game-based learning, and professionals of all kinds can use it to boost their skills and careers. In this blog, we’re going to…

February 8, 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

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

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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

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

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