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Excellent Video Games for Social-Emotional Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

Social-emotional learning (aka SEL) has been a hot topic in education for a while now, and for good reason. SEL is all about helping students develop the skills they need to manage their emotions, set goals, build empathy, create strong relationships, and make smart choices. While these skills are essential for success in school and…

How Video Games Build Resilience

// Alyssa Froehling

You’ve probably heard the age-old warning that video games rot your brain. But what if we told you that gaming could actually help you build mental fortitude and resilience? As an educational game studio, we’ve known for a long time that well-designed games can be powerful learning tools, and research backs up what we’ve observed…

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

// Alyssa Froehling

Welcome back, Filamentarians! August is upon us, and while the sun might be setting a bit earlier these days, the present (and future) of game-based learning is still shining bright.  As summer slowly winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, we’ve got a fresh batch of educational gaming news to keep your spirits high and…

Learning Games Expert, Dan White (Podcast)

// Alyssa Froehling

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Dan White, recently appeared on the No Such Thing Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the realities and exciting potential of learning with technology! Hosted by Marc Lesser, a specialist in digital learning and youth development, this podcast is all about insightful discussions with experts on the intersection…

Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games (Podcast)

// Alyssa Froehling

Have you ever wondered how we design educational games to be both engaging and informative? In a recent episode of University XP’s Experience Points Podcast, our CEO, Dan White, shares his insights on effective, high-quality game-based learning, as well as his journey to founding Filament Games. Hosted by Dr. Dave Eng, Experience Points explores the…

Game-Based Learning, STEM, and Young Learners

// Alyssa Froehling

A toddler stacking blocks, a preschooler mixing colors, a kindergartener examining a caterpillar on the sidewalk. What do these activities have in common? They’re all early explorations in STEM! Young children are natural scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. They’re constantly observing the world around them, asking questions, and experimenting with their environment.  From the moment children…

Teaching Sustainability Through STEM Games

// Alyssa Froehling

Sustainability and environmental conservation are pressing global issues that can be difficult and stressful to approach in the classroom. As educational game developers, we have a unique opportunity to create engaging tools that make these complex topics accessible and inspiring for learners of all ages. By harnessing the power of play, STEM games can simulate…

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

// Alyssa Froehling

The dog days of summer are upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time for another sizzling installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning! If you’re new around here, welcome – we’re thrilled to have you join our community of game-based learning enthusiasts. Each month, we round up the hottest news in…

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