James LaPierre, Author at Filament Games

VR Buying Guide Part 2: High-end, Premium Headsets

November 20, 2017 // James LaPierre

Filament Games | Educational Game Developers

Last week we offered an in-depth look at our top entry-level and mobile VR hardware recommendations. While it is incredible that immersive virtual reality experiences can be had for as low as $15, those planning on pushing their hardware to its limits by running graphically intensive VR applications like games and simulations will surely want…

How to Show Up On Social Media for the People You Care About

November 22, 2017 // Jennifer Javornik

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

What’s your hustle? Seriously. What do you spend your time and energy doing? Is it your job? A cause you care about? An event you are planning? While I’ve got “Sales” in my job title, in this day and age, we are all effectively selling something. It’s OK. There is no shame in that. Whether…

Top 5 EdTech Conferences to Attend in 2018

November 27, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

With another year of travel under our collective belts, it’s time for another rendition of our list of the top 5 EdTech conferences to attend – 2018 edition! We searched far and wide, from convention centers to… other convention centers, to bring you the best and brightest of the EdTech exhibition world. If it’s on…

Teach Yourself to Code for Free

November 29, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

In case you haven’t checked our careers page lately, we’re doing a lot of hiring. One thing has become increasingly apparent throughout this process – the world (and specifically Madison, WI) needs more coders! Now, we’ve already shared our thoughts on how to apply for game engineering jobs, but maybe you’re totally new to coding and…

5 Easy Ways to Support Your Local Schools

December 6, 2017 // James LaPierre

As the holiday season hastily approaches and the spirit of giving fills the air, we wanted to highlight some simple ways you can play an active role in improving your local school community. No matter the size, location, or funding of your institution or district, it is likely they would joyfully welcome additional support from…

How to Get Hired at a Game Studio: Art Edition

December 13, 2017 // Natasha Soglin

As the Game Art Team Lead, one of my key responsibilities is hiring and onboarding new game artists when open positions become available. I am often the first person to review incoming job applications, tasked with sifting through portfolio after portfolio in order to determine which candidates are most qualified to move forward in the…

Games for Change Webinar: VR for Learning

December 20, 2017 // James LaPierre

Want to learn more about VR for learning? CEO Dan White and VP of Sales Jennifer Javornik recently joined Games for Change for a live webinar to discuss insights gained from developing experiences across the full spectrum of VR. Using our two latest VR projects Breaking Boundaries in Science and RoboEngineers as illustrations, Dan and Jennifer discuss the unique affordances…

EdTech Predictions for 2018

January 3, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

Game-based learning (particularly the digital variety) depends on the health of the EdTech industry, rising and falling with the adoption of hardware and the evolution of education policy. So as another year unfurls before us, we’re peering into our fila-palantir to see what 2018 will bring to EdTech. Check out our predictions below and be…

Getting to Know Adaptive Learning

January 10, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

In my 2018 EdTech predictions article, I tapped personalized learning for a big year, largely because of the way that personalized learning is expected to dominate Chan Zuckerberg Ed Investments. For the uninitiated, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is the philanthropic powerhouse created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, and wields a prodigious facebook-sized largesse, so we…

Game-Based Learning & Clinical Practice – An Interview with Dr. Eric B. Bauman

January 15, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

For the launch of the newly minted AppClinic series of digital apps and games, today we’re interviewing Dr. Eric B. Bauman, lead at AppClinic, to learn about his work on the collection and his view of the intersection of game-based learning with healthcare and veterinary education. Let’s start with your background – tell us about your…

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