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Video Games and Civil Rights Learning

If you read our last post, you know why studying history is so important! As we conclude Black History Month and begin Women’s History Month, there are a lot of historical and present-day figures and events to remember and learn about. Though it probably goes without saying, learning about civil rights should not be regulated…

March 14, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Game-based Learning, History, and Authenticity

At Filament, we believe that game-based learning has the power to change the future for the better. We also are delighted to be in the present, to see all of the new and emerging ways that game-based learning is making a meaningful impact on the lives of students, workplaces, and learners across the globe. While…

March 9, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Let’s talk robotics with Dan White (Podcast)

How are digital robotics different (and similar) to physical robotics? How has the educational game industry changed over the years? What’s the difference between scholastic esports and esports in general? If you are wondering about any of the following, we have just the podcast for you! Dan White joined Exaptec CEO Nicci Rossouw for an…

March 7, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

What’s New in Game-based Learning – March 2022

We’ve made it to March, which means we’ve almost made it out of the winter! Punxsutawney Phil did predict six more weeks of winter last month, but regardless, we’re thinking positive and warm thoughts this month! via Giphy Okay, we get it, Phil, your word is final. More winter it is. However, we can’t help…

March 2, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Learning in the Metaverse

As a company that leverages video games in the service of learning, we get excited about technological advances that unlock novel ways to deliver digital play. Every new game development tool/hardware offers new affordances that facilitate new types of learning experiences and fuel our collective imagination. When HTML5 landed, we rejoiced at the prospect of…

February 28, 2022 // Dan White

Making Different Styles of Game: Positive impact vs. Entertainment

Earlier this month, our very own CCO Dan Norton was featured in the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) Speaker Series! The VSGI Speaker Series, which takes place through George Mason University, features serious game design professionals from across the industry. Dan’s session, called Making Different Styles of Game (Positive Impact vs. Entertainment), focused on the…

February 21, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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Game-based Learning Theory and Evidence

So far this month, we’ve covered what game-based learning is and isn’t along with the do’s and don’ts for designing educational games. However, if you’re new to the game-based learning sphere, you may still be wondering: why learning games in the first place? And moreover, why do we dedicate our entire business to educational game…

February 16, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

5 Myths About Game-based Learning

Myths! Rumors! Misconceptions! Like pretty much everything in this world, game-based learning is not immune to any of the above. But luckily, your favorite friendly educational game developer is here to dispel common game-based learning falsehoods, just for you! via Giphy Chances are, if you’re new to the subject and have been trying to learn…

February 9, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

What’s New in Game-based Learning – February 2022

Welcome to a brand new month, FilaFriends! Ah, February – a time to take extra care to celebrate everyone and everything you love. At Filament, we love game-based learning, and we love to keep all of our readers up to date with the most interesting games for impact, serious game, and AR/VR news that each…

February 2, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

January Wrap-up – What’s New in 2022

The beginning of each year is always brimming with possibilities and potential! This month on the blog, we focused on the latest and greatest technology and game-based learning news, while keeping a focus on the horizon. As an educational game developer, we consider it our sworn duty to keep readers of our blog informed on…

January 31, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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