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Resource Roundup: Game-based Learning and the Humanities

We’ve reached the end of March! This month on the blog, we showcased how video games can provide immersive, interactive, and engaging humanities learning experiences. Read on to discover how game-based learning is changing humanities learning for the better! via Giphy Interested in learning more about the potential of game-based learning? Follow us on Twitter…

March 29, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

English Language Arts Education with Commercial Games

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…

March 27, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Project Roundup: English Language Arts Games by Filament Games

As an award-winning game development company that specializes in creating educational games, we have developed numerous games designed to teach English Language Arts (ELA). Whether you are a teacher looking for engaging resources to supplement your ELA curriculum, a student eager to improve your language skills through play, or an organization interested in creating an…

March 22, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

6 Excellent Games for Teaching World History

Learning about history can be a challenging task for many students, but video games have the potential to make it a more engaging and interactive experience. In this post, we will introduce you to six games that provide unique perspectives on historical events, cultures, and societies. From the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica to World War…

March 20, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Research Roundup: Educational Games and Humanities Learning (Part 2)

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at the latest research surrounding educational games and humanities learning! Welcome to another Research Roundup on the impact of educational games on humanities learning. In our previous post on the topic, we explored studies that showed how games can enhance students’ understanding of art history, U.S. history, language,…

March 15, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Language Acquisition with Video Games

How are your New Year’s Resolutions going so far this year? One of mine was to relearn French, which I haven’t studied since graduating high school. Since I don’t have time right now to go somewhere and take French classes, I’m using game-based learning to brush up on my skills. Et vous pouvez aussi! Even…

March 13, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 4 Episode 6: FIRST’s Mission with Chris Rake

In case you didn’t know, we just wrapped up our second FIRST Global RoboCo Challenge (FGRC) with our friends at FIRST Global. We’ve been collaborating with FIRST since 2021 to create RoboCo, and back in late 2021, we hosted the inaugural FGRC, bringing digital robotics to 37 different teams around the world. We’re proud of…

March 8, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Educational Games and the Digital Humanities

Welcome or welcome back to the blog, Filamentarians. Have you ever heard of the digital humanities? If not, never fear – today, we’re going to explore digital humanities and how they interact with our favorite subject of all time, game-based learning! via Giphy If you like what you read here, be sure to bookmark this…

March 6, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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

It’s officially March, and we’re feeling lucky! Not only because the clover is beginning to sprout, but also because game-based learning keeps on getting better and better! Welcome to What’s New in Game-based Learning, a series where we keep you updated on all of the latest news in our favorite industry. via Giphy If you…

March 1, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

What is Game-based Learning? A Game-based Learning Glossary

If this happens to be your first time on this blog, you may be wondering “What is game-based learning?” The world of game-based learning is constantly growing and evolving, and with it, the language to describe it! As more and more educators, designers, and researchers dive into the field, it’s important to have a shared…

February 27, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

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