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Game-based Learning for DEI Training

// Alyssa Froehling

Looking for an immersive way to teach your employees or students about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Game-based learning provides a unique solution to DEI training for organizations and schools. The interactive and immersive nature of video games leads to more memorable, embodied experiences that ultimately lead to higher retention of concepts. Let’s explore how…

A Guide to Game-based Learning and Edtech at ASU+GSV 2023

// Alyssa Froehling

ASU+GSV Summit is almost here!  via Giphy Running from April 17 to 19, 2023’s theme is “Brave New World.” This summit is focused on “Imagining a new era in which all people have equal access to the future.” As you might have been able to tell by the name, ASU+GSV is a gathering put together…

Resource Roundup: What’s New in 2023

// Alyssa Froehling

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…

Game Design Best Practices: Games for Adult Learning

// Dan Norton

This month on the blog, we’re featuring a variety of topics related to educational video games and adult learners. Earlier, we talked to Quality Assurance Manager Brian Czech about his QA best practices for games for adult learners. For today’s blog, we interviewed our Chief Creative Officer, Dan Norton, about design best practices for adult…

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January Wrap-up – What’s New in 2022

// Alyssa Froehling

The beginning of each year is always brimming with possibilities and potential! This month on the blog, we focused on the latest and greatest technology and game-based learning news, while keeping a focus on the horizon. As an educational game developer, we consider it our sworn duty to keep readers of our blog informed on…

What’s New in Gaming Accessibility and Assistive Technology

// Alyssa Froehling

We’ve covered developments in assistive technology and gaming accessibility previously on the blog, including hardware like the Xbox Adaptive Controller and software like Code Jumper. While accessibility in gaming still has a long way to go, new technology and innovation continue to emerge with each passing day. Here’s a roundup of recent updates and news…

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An Interview with Game-Based Learning Pioneer Zack Gilbert, aka EdGamer

// Elle Jacobson

Zack Gilbert, 6th grade teacher and gaming enthusiast, is the host of the EdGamer Podcast, the longest running podcast dedicated to Games and Learning. Since 2011, Gilbert has interviewed some of the biggest luminaries in game-based learning and has contributed significantly to the conversation about games in education. We reached out to Zack to learn…

Resource Roundup: AI and Educational Game Development

// Alyssa Froehling

Another month has come and gone, Filafriends! This April, we decided it was high time to dig deep into how artificial intelligence is affecting our industry. It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and educational game development is no exception. As we continue to explore new technologies and…

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