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2023 Higher Education Technology Trends

// Alyssa Froehling

As industry-leading educational game developers, we’re here to keep you up to date on all the latest edtech trends. Since we’re already almost halfway through the year, we wanted to investigate the top higher education technology trends of 2023.  As this year unfolds, higher education institutions are continuing to embrace edtech to enhance their operations…

VR and AR for Higher Education

// Alyssa Froehling

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…

Student-Created Educational Games (Part 2)

// Alyssa Froehling

Did you know that games created by college and university students have had a significant impact on the gaming industry since its inception? It goes to show that our community is enriched by the contributions of game designers and developers from all walks of life! In this post, we will take a look at some…

Game-based Learning in Higher Education: A Post-Pandemic Solution

// Alyssa Froehling

For better and for worse, the pandemic has left its mark on the education system. COVID-19 has transformed the way we learn and teach in higher education. With virtual and hybrid learning becoming the norm, universities are looking for ways to keep students motivated to keep up with their courses in and out of lecture…

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

// Alyssa Froehling

Somebody call NSYNC and let them know it’s not gonna be May. As of today, it is May. via Giphy This May, we’re thrilled to present yet another no-strings-attached edition of What’s New in Game-Based Learning! This monthly roundup brings you sizzling news stories, interviews, and announcements from the realm of digital gaming. As educational…

Applied AI and the Future of Work

// Alyssa Froehling

As we look toward the future, there’s one technology that’s set to transform the way we work (and play!) more than any other: artificial intelligence (AI). AI has been hailed as a game-changer for businesses across industries, promising to deliver smarter, more efficient ways of working and unlocking new opportunities for growth. via Giphy While…

Gaming for a Good Cause: More Nonprofits You Should Support

// Alyssa Froehling

Gaming has the power to entertain, educate, and inspire! It can also be a force for good, serving as a platform for nonprofits to raise awareness and funds for their causes. A little while back, we highlighted a few charities that use gaming as a tool for social impact. In this post, we will introduce…

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…

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

// Alyssa Froehling

Ah, spring is finally here! Do you know what else is back, besides the sunshine and budding flowers? What’s New in Game-based Learning, our monthly series covering the latest developments in game-based learning! Each month, we feature the most exciting news related to educational games, games that make a difference, and augmented and virtual reality…

English Language Arts Education with Commercial Games

// Alyssa Froehling

Can commercial games be effective teaching tools? If you’re a long-term reader of the Filament Games blog, you’ll know we’ve already answered that question in some previous posts (like here and here). The short answer is yes – if implemented correctly with an educator’s guidance.  In fact, commercial games such as Red Dead Redemption and…

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