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Research Roundup: Game-Based Learning for Computer Science Education

March 6, 2019 // James LaPierre

Game-based learning for computer science education…it’s super effective! (Image source: Gifer) But don’t just take my word for it! Previously, our team has highlighted numerous research studies showcasing the power of learning games to improve engagement and learning outcomes among both K-12 and adult learners, as well as for more specific applications like language learning and VR for impact. Awesome, right? We think so,…

Research Roundup: K-12 Game-Based Learning

December 17, 2018 // James LaPierre

Our team could talk all day about the many benefits of game-based learning in K-12 classrooms. From helping players develop key 21st century skills, to promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) outcomes, and even helping engage learners who struggle with more traditional instructional methods, it’s clear that educational video games hold incredible potential as teaching tools…

Research Roundup: Corporate Training and Adult Learning

September 19, 2018 // James LaPierre

No matter the player’s age, game platform, or subject matter, digital games have the power to effortlessly immerse players in complex problem-solving for long stretches of time – making them ideal for engaging young learners and teaching key 21st century skills. But did you know that game-based learning can lead to enhanced learning outcomes for adults,…

Research Roundup: Game-Based Language Learning

March 19, 2018 // James LaPierre

Language immersion programs, Rosetta Stone, face-to-face classroom instruction, and more – all tried and true methods of acquiring the skills necessary to speak a new language. But what happens when game-based learning enters the fray? A number of recent studies have attempted to determine the efficacy of digital game-based language learning programs, providing evidence that…

Game-Based Learning Research Roundup 2017

September 11, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

As game-based learning finds its way into the mainstream of teaching modalities, questions about efficacy will naturally start to surface. Fortunately, there’s a significant amount of research available to help drive this conversation in a positive direction, and more research gets generated and highlighted every year. To help you sort through it all, we’ve assembled…

Research Roundup: Studies Support Game-Based Learning

September 18, 2014 // Ellen Jameson

In the past decade, there has been a substantial amount of research on learning games. Some researchers have recently completed meta-analyses pulling all of the evidence together to see what conclusions are emerging so far. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center has also completed a survey of 694 K-8 teachers focusing on digital games in the classroom.…

Resource Roundup: Games and Social-Emotional Learning

August 28, 2024 // Brandon Pittser

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…

Resource Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM

July 31, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

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…

Project Roundup: Science Games by Filament Games

July 10, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

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,…

Project Roundup: Free Educational Games You Can Play All Summer Long

June 10, 2024 // Alyssa Froehling

Are you looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and learning this summer without the structure of a traditional classroom? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of our top free educational games perfect for summer fun. From exploring ancient history to honing math skills, these games cover a range of subjects and are…