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Top 5 EdTech Conferences to Attend in 2018

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…

November 27, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

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

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…

November 20, 2017 // James LaPierre

Filament Games | Educational Game Developers

Teach Yourself to Code for Free

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…

November 29, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

Games for Change Webinar: VR for Learning

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…

December 20, 2017 // James LaPierre

EdTech Predictions for 2018

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…

January 3, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

Virtual Reality in Corporate Training

Join us for a closer look at some of the most impressive applications of VR in corporate training we’ve seen to date.

September 9, 2020 // James LaPierre

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

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…

January 15, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

VR in Industrial Training: Safe, Simulated Learning

Our blog has previously examined some of the most groundbreaking applications of virtual reality in both medical and corporate training settings. This time, we thought we would highlight a few of our favorite VR learning applications utilized in an entirely different realm: industrial training. While many manufacturing companies have yet to fully embrace the potential of VR…

January 22, 2018 // James LaPierre

Designing Games & Saving Lives! An Interview with Matt Haselton

To celebrate the recent launch of the AppClinic series, we sat down with Matt Haselton, Game Designer at Filament Games and lead designer on Saving Lives!, AppClinic’s marquee CPR/AED learning game. We spoke with Matt about the inspiration behind the project and the particular advantages of delivering this kind of training content in a digital,…

January 24, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

Yoga For Teachers: An Interview with Breathe For Change

[Note: This is an interview transcript, and has been edited for length and clarity.] Breathe For Change is a growing movement of educators focused on teaching and learning for peace, love, and social justice. Their vision is to allow all people to be educated and empowered as their whole and brilliant selves in their lives, relationships,…

January 29, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

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