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Educational Board Games for All Subjects [8 Games!]

On the hunt for offline game-based learning fun? We’re switching gears a bit today – instead of talking about video games like we usually do, we’re going to take a look at another equally valuable facet of the game-based learning world: educational board games. The fact is making a game of any sort is an…

August 8, 2018 // James LaPierre

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

Top 10 Hashtags for Amplifying your EdTech and Game-Based Learning Tweets

How many times have you written the perfect Tweet, only for it to seemingly slip by completely unnoticed by your friends, fans, and followers? That never feels good, does it? With more than 500 million new Tweets sent each day, it’s easy to see why your content might sometimes be unseen or underappreciated by others. But…

August 1, 2018 // James LaPierre

Accomplishing the Impossible with Game-Based Learning

We’ve previously established that digital learning games can aid in engaging struggling young learners, help players develop 21st century skills, and even teach a marketer how to code… …but did you know that educational games also allow players to accomplish the impossible? Today we’re going to explore how digital games can simulate nearly any situation,…

July 30, 2018 // James LaPierre

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Welcome to the New Filament Games Website!

Welcome to the new www.filamentgames.com! If you just happen to be stopping by, you might have noticed that one or two things are different about the site. In actual fact, all of the things are different about the site. But not to worry – things aren’t only different; they’re better. We’ve overhauled the site entirely,…

July 25, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

Game Development 101: An Introduction to Wireframes

Communication is a critical aspect of any collaborative enterprise, and game development is no exception to that rule. There are any number of tools to facilitate communication, from something as obvious as email, to something slightly more esoteric and specialized to its industry – like wireframes for instance, which just so happen to be the…

July 16, 2018 // Brandon Korth

Filament Games | Educational Game Developers

Why Your Kids Should Play Video Games All Summer Long

Summer has arrived and parents all over the world are faced with one question: What should my kids do all summer? Now before you start throwing tomatoes at me through your screen on the basis of my headline, you should know that I’m someone who advocates for balance in all aspects of one’s life. I…

July 11, 2018 // Jennifer Javornik

Optimizing Your EdTech Initiative to Maximize Learning Outcomes

Most in EdTech are likely familiar with the SMART Board line of interactive software, whiteboards, and interactive displays – but did you know their parent company conducts EdTech research, too? First unveiled at ISTE 2018, SMART Technologies has released a new study detailing how various approaches to planning, implementing, and using educational technology in schools can affect…

July 9, 2018 // James LaPierre

Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Video Games – A Look at Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Discovery Mode

“We are really here to say ‘You know what? Video games can bring more than entertainment.’” – Jean Guesdon, Creative Director – Assassin’s Creed: Origins (2017) For more than a decade, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series has immersed players in the stories, environments, and histories of settings such as the Italian Renaissance, Imperial China, and more. While the…

July 2, 2018 // James LaPierre

Top EdTech Takeaways from ISTE 2018

Dubbed “the epicenter of EdTech,” the annual ISTE conference is a celebration of the world’s most cutting-edge organizations, research, and innovations operating at the fascinating intersection of education and technology. Featuring more than 16,000 attendees, 1,000 sessions, and 600 expo exhibitors spread across 3 days, this year’s show was a massive success (no pun intended). With…

June 27, 2018 // James LaPierre

Visit Filament Games at ISTE 2018!

The summer heat has finally arrived, which can only mean one thing: it’s ISTE season! ☀️ This year, we’re amplifying our presence with three unique opportunities to connect and check out our games. In Filament Games’ own Booth #1734, we’ll be offering visitors a chance to be among the first to try an early, in-development version…

June 20, 2018 // James LaPierre

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