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

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…

Game-Based Learning, STEM, and Young Learners

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

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

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…

Stay Active All Summer: Video Games for Exercise Education

As the novelty of summer wears off and the hours start to drag on, it’s easy to fall into a routine of lounging around and staring at screens for long stretches of time. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we have a solution that combines the best of both worlds: video games that encourage physical activity…

Multiplayer Educational Games for Collaborative Summer Learning

Summer vacation is here, and it’s the perfect time for kids to not only have fun and relax, but also to strengthen their social connections and learn valuable skills through collaborative play. In an age where digital interactions are increasingly prevalent, multiplayer educational games offer a unique opportunity for children to engage with their peers,…

Why Summer Learning is Important (and Doesn’t Have to be Boring!)

Summer vacation: a time for sun, fun, and – learning loss? Unfortunately, it’s true. Research shows that many students can lose significant academic ground over the summer. But what if we could flip the script? What if summer learning could be exciting and fun, something that kids wanted to do, like other summer activities? Game-based…

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