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5 More Reasons Why We Love Game-based Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, Filamentarians, and we’re feeling sentimental. Why? Because we love game-based learning. So much so, we couldn’t help ourselves but write five more reasons why game-based learning is the best!  via Giphy We want to know: why do you love game-based learning? Let us know your answer on Facebook or Twitter. If…

Game Your Way to a Career: Organizers

// Alyssa Froehling

Do you want to know how you can go from a gamer to a community or team leader? Welcome to the second installment of “Game Your Way to a Career,” a blog series where we share how video games allow players to grow their future-facing skills, and how these skills transfer into different career paths!…

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

A-Games Study: How Teachers Use Digital Learning Games

// Kat Shanahan

Game-based learning is rich with opportunities that enhance the student experience while helping teachers solve classroom challenges. A recent study by the A-Games project (Analyzing Games for Assessment in Math, ELA/ Social Studies, and Science) shed light on game usage in the classroom – including how teachers are using games as formative assessment tools. More than…

What’s New in Game-Based Learning: February 2025

// Brandon Pittser

Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! As we dive deeper into 2025, the educational gaming landscape continues to evolve in fascinating ways. From groundbreaking innovations in language learning to powerful statements about social issues, this month’s roundup showcases how games are reshaping education across multiple contexts. Let’s explore the latest developments that are making waves in…

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

// Brandon Pittser

Welcome, game-based learning enthusiasts! As we wrap up another remarkable year, we’re thrilled to bring you the latest and greatest developments from the world of educational gaming. This month’s news roundup is brimming with innovative tools, groundbreaking research, and thought-provoking insights that are shaping the future of learning through play. From empowering educators with cutting-edge…

AI Tutors in Educational Games

// Brandon Pittser

Classrooms are buzzing with new possibilities as AI tutors take on the role of collaborative digital teaching assistants, working to support educators and enhance learning experiences. Whether helping students tackle tough physics concepts, master new languages, or develop teamwork skills through gaming, these tools are expanding what’s achievable in education. Here’s a roundup of how…

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

// Brandon Pittser

Another month, another full plate of piping hot news from the ever-changing world of game-based learning. From AI-powered language tutors to groundbreaking research on VR in education, we’ve got an exciting mix of developments to share. Let’s dive into the latest news shaping how we learn through play! VR Games Show Promise in Multilingual Education…

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

Social Skills Development in Educational Esports

// Brandon Pittser

Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! It’s time to dust off your growth mindsets and check in on your zones of proximal development – today we’re exploring the ways that educational esports programs can foster social skills development among students! While we might traditionally think of esports as a zero-sum realm of Ws and Ls, it…

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