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

We’re shot through the heart, and game-based learning is to blame. 💘 It gives video games a good name! Welcome to February, Filamentarians – another segment of your beloved monthly series is here! Here’s a roundup of recent game-based learning news that will melt your icy hearts (which are frozen due to the cold weather…

February 1, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

5 Reasons Why You Should Work With Filament Games

Are you searching for an educational game developer? Looks like your journey through cyberspace led you to the right place. In case this is your first time visiting our blog, hello! We’re Filament Games, a full-service digital studio that specializes in learning game development on a for-hire basis. via Giphy We’ve worked with clients like…

February 6, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Research Roundup: The Positive Impacts of Game-based Learning

When it comes to game-based learning, there’s a whole lot to love! Game-based learning is a superhero in the K-12 classroom, but it’s also versatile. Adults of any age can productively partake in game-based learning, and professionals of all kinds can use it to boost their skills and careers. In this blog, we’re going to…

February 8, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games Podcast | Season 4 Episode 5: Educational Experiences in Roblox

You + the newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast? via Giphy In this episode, your illustrious hosts Brandon and Dan interview Filament Game Designer Colin Skinner about his experiences working as lead designer on RoboCo Sports League. What is RoboCo Sports League? In short, it’s a RoboCo-inspired experience Filament Games is creating specifically for…

February 13, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Resource Roundup: For the Love of Game-based Learning

Here on the Filament Games blog, we aim to bring you the latest and greatest insights on educational gaming, and how it can transform education. This February, we reflected on all of the reasons why we love game-based learning and why we love what we do! If you love game-based learning too, follow us on…

February 22, 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

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

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

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

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

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