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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

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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

FGP 14: Chatting With Rich Halverson

Welcome to Episode 14! Basketball fans rejoice! This week we chat with learning games researcher, Rich Halverson, about digital technology in the classroom and why he thinks basketball players are the best athletes in the world. Hot topics in this week’s episode include Elite Dangerous, Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth, and Gems of War. “Many…

March 15, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

Virtual Reality in the Classroom: 3 Real-World Applications

Virtual reality is poised to radically change the way we learn – but what exactly does that look like? We’ve been following the state of VR in the classroom for several years now, even offering some of our own predictions along the way. Want a glimpse at what the technology-empowered classrooms of the future might look like?…

April 18, 2018 // James LaPierre

Inspiring Educators in Game-Based Learning

As an educational game development studio on a mission to create playful experiences that improve people’s lives, the team at Filament pays a lot of attention to the commercial games space and the trends that are capturing audiences’ imaginations and attention – but that’s just one half of the equation. In equal measure, we keep…

June 13, 2018 // Brandon Pittser

10 Brilliant Game-Based Learning TED Talks

Check out some of our favorite game-based learning TED Talks from leading experts in game development, education, neuroscience, and more!

July 22, 2020 // 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

Resource Roundup: VR for Learning

We’re obsessed with the intersection of VR and education – join us for a closer look at some of our most popular immersive learning resources!

April 28, 2021 // James LaPierre

Instructional Designers: Level Up Your eLearning Content with Learning Games!

Instructional designers are experts in the art of making information understandable, consumable, and retainable. They have the very difficult task of handling large volumes of complex information that has to be distilled into slides, visuals, and different kinds of eLearning formats. As the features in self-authoring tools like Adobe Captivate have evolved, many instructional designers can…

August 20, 2018 // Jennifer Javornik

Research Roundup: Game-Based Learning for Computer Science Education

Game-based learning for computer science education…it’s super effective! (Image source: Gifer) But don’t just take my word for it! Previously, our team has highlighted numerous research studies showcasing the power of learning games to improve engagement and learning outcomes among both K-12 and adult learners, as well as for more specific applications like language learning and VR for impact. Awesome, right? We think so,…

March 6, 2019 // James LaPierre

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