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EdTech Predictions for 2023

Welcome to 2023, FilaFriends! Every January we make a new set of edtech predictions, giving our best guesses as to what this year will hold for our industry. No, we don’t use magic to make our predictions – just our 17 years of experience! If you’re curious about 2023’s edtech trends and hot topics, be…

5 Excellent Educational Games for the Steam Deck

Since its release in February 2022, Valve’s Steam Deck has sold over a million units. In case you’re unfamiliar with the Steam Deck, it’s a handheld device that allows gamers a portable way to enjoy many games that were previously exclusive to the PC. Due to its success this year, we predict that the Steam…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – November 2022

Time to bust out the cornucopia – we have a whole buffet of the latest game-based learning news for you, just in time for November! In case you’re new here, welcome to “What’s New in Game-based Learning.” This is a series where we, your friendly neighborhood educational game developer, keep you up to date on…

21st Century Skills in 2022

The 21st century started on January 1, 2001. From then until now, it’s safe to say that educational technology has evolved significantly in efficiency, scope, and methodology. So when someone in the edtech industry refers to “21st century skills,” what exactly does that mean in 2022? That’s why at Filament, we prefer the term “future-facing…

The Museum of Science, Roblox, and Mission: Mars

Interested in knowing more about one of Filament’s Roblox development projects? We’re lucky to have a special guest feature for this week’s blog! We met with Christine Reich from the Museum of Science and discussed Mission: Mars, an upcoming Roblox experience created in tandem with Filament, Museum of Science, and Roblox. In the following interview,…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – October 2022

Feel that chill in the air and the irresistible urge to listen to this song? That can only mean one thing – October is here! 🎃 Of course, that also means that a new segment of our monthly series, What’s New in Game-based Learning, is back yet again with plenty of treats for all of…

10 Things You Should Know About Filament Games

Here at Filament Games, we believe that everyone is a lifelong learner! Whether you’re new to a topic or an expert, there’s always something new to learn. That said, whether you’re a longtime reader of the Filament Games blog or this is your first time visiting, we bet there’s something you don’t know about us!…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – September 2022

Welcome to September, Filafriends! Pumpkin spice everything is back in stores, and we have a brand new installment of your favorite blog series in store for you. If you’re new here, What’s New in Game-Based Learning is a monthly recap of the hottest news stories, interviews, and announcements from the world of educational games. We’re…

VR in the K-12 Classroom

A couple of months ago on the blog, we covered all sorts of topics related to virtual reality. We discussed VR in the humanities, recent research related to VR (and AR), excellent educational VR (and AR) games, and even VR’s role in helping older adults live more happy and healthy lives! However, one thing we…

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