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Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 8 – Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis

// Alyssa Froehling

What does the future hold for gaming as entertainment and beyond? As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), this week’s Filament Games Podcast guest Stan Pierre-Louis is a prominent strategic leader of the US video game industry. via Giphy As President and CEO of ESA, he spearheads the organization’s public policy efforts,…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – March 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

This collection of game-based learning news will make you want to celebrate – like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow! In case you’re new around here, What’s New in Game-based Learning is a recurring segment on our blog that highlights the latest developments, trends, and innovations surrounding game-based learning. This series…

Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 5 – Games for Change Festival Interview with Elizabeth Newbury

// Alyssa Froehling

Ready to explore policy through play? Get ready for another illuminating conversation about serious games on the Filament Games Podcast! Meet Dr. Elizabeth M H Newbury, the visionary behind the Serious Games Initiative at the Wilson Center. As Director, she transforms policy discussions into interactive experiences, using games to engage the public around critical, real-world…

Game Your Way to a Career: Content Creators

// Alyssa Froehling

Welcome to the final installment of “Game Your Way to a Career.” In this conclusion to our series on video games and 21st century skills, we’re discussing content creators, and how building skills related to content creation can give gamers a leg up in many different career paths! Read on to discover what exactly a…

How Video Games Teach Communication Skills

// Alyssa Froehling

Communication is a vital skill. Whether you’re at home with family, out with friends, or having discussions at work or school, the ability to convey your ideas, needs, feelings, and thoughts is crucial. There’s many different ways to communicate – from writing an email to body language to signing to speaking – but regardless of…

Game Your Way to a Career: Entrepreneurs

// Alyssa Froehling

You know what time it is! That’s right, it’s time for another installment of our “Game Your Way to a Career” series. This time, we’re talking about entrepreneurship. Today, we’ll explore the overlap between game-based learning, esports, and 21st-century skills to discover how this combination can cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit in K-12 learners. via Giphy…

Educational Games We’re Excited to Play in 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

COWABUNGA! We’re riding a wave of anticipation straight into the new year. Anticipation for what, you may ask? The release of groundbreaking educational games in 2024, of course.  via Giphy From underwater excursions to microscopic survival simulations, the games you’ll find below offer a unique blend of fun and learning for players of all ages.…

Edtech Predictions for 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

It’s officially a new year, and with that comes new edtech predictions from your friendly neighborhood educational game developer! While we can’t gaze into the future, this blog contains our educated guesses on the edtech frontier of 2024. We believe innovation, accessibility, and immersive experiences will take center stage! via Giphy Want updates on game-based…

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