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Excellent Mobile App Games for Education

via duolingo.com Hear ye, hear ye! Sometimes students need to learn on the go or without the help of an entire PC setup, which is why we’ve created the list below of educational mobile app games to fit all types of teaching needs. Students can bring knowledge with them wherever they go with some of…

September 22, 2021 // Alyssa Froehling

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Using Digital Games to Teach STEM (Part 2)

In our last installment of Using Digital Games to Teach STEM, we covered how many of our games can foster skills in STEM. We’re still waiting for you to name a more iconic duo than video games and STEM! While we’re waiting, let’s dive into even more examples of video games that incorporate science, technology,…

September 20, 2021 // Alyssa Froehling

Game-based Learning for 21st Century Skills

“21st century skills” is a funny phrase. In the education world, we use this terminology to represent the skills needed for success in the modern workforce, but in a very literal sense, the phrase 21st century skills might sound like a set of abilities you needed for success 20 years ago. (Come on people, we’re…

September 8, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

What’s New in Game-based Learning – September 2021

A new month is upon us! September is here, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, and it’s time for another round-up of what’s 🔥 hot 🔥 in game-based learning. via GIPHY This month’s hand-picked selection includes everything from inspiring stories of student creators to learning about saltwater fishing on the high seas…

September 1, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Research Roundup: Video Gaming for Older Adults

Worldwide, humans are living longer than any point in previous history…and we think that’s pretty awesome! via GIPHY According to the World Health Association, the world’s population aged 60+ is expected to grow from 900 million to 2 billion by 2050, a remarkable doubling of proportion from 12% to 22%. As a result, a growing…

August 18, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Free Educational Games for Back-to-School Season

I hate to say it, but it’s true – summer’s almost over, which can only mean one thing… via GIPHY It’s nearly time to go back to school! 😱 To help you ease into the school year, we’ve assembled a list of some of our favorite free educational games, developed by Filament Games in partnership…

August 11, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Project Round-up: Math Games by Filament Games

With more than 200 games shipped in the past 16 years, it’s safe to say that Filament Games has done it all when it comes to educational game development. Our promise to our clients is any age, any subject, any platform – no matter what you’re trying to teach and where you’re trying to teach…

August 4, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

Should I Make My Custom Educational Game in Virtual Reality? (Part 1)

Greetings! If you’re reading this blog, I’m guessing you’re thinking of investing in making a custom educational game in virtual reality. Rest assured that you are in good company. Studies show that VR in education will continue to grow – most recently, a study from Statista predicts that by 2025, VR in education is set…

August 2, 2021 // Jennifer Javornik

What’s New in Game-based Learning – July 2021

Hello friends! Time to jam out to our latest roundup of the month’s hottest educational gaming, serious games, and AR/VR for learning news! (Image Source: Giphy) Be sure to let us know on Facebook or Twitter if we missed any noteworthy articles or announcements. Here’s what’s goin’ on: Nintendo Partners with the National Summer Learning…

July 7, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

The Rise of Digital Distance Learning

As the pandemic recedes (sort of, in some places) and our lives resume a semblance of normalcy, a quick survey of the educational landscape shows that digital distance learning is having a moment. New approaches to the classroom, massive funding rounds for the latest modular courseware startups, video-first curricula that emphasize self-guided learning – the…

June 30, 2021 // Brandon Pittser

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