< Back to Blog laura beukema November 4, 2022 // Filament Staff Laura has been designing educational and positive impact games and interactives for over a decade. She loves blending learning and play into new experiences. Her favorite thing about it is exploring such a wide variety of topics!
adultlearningedtechgamebasedlearninggamedesignstaffinsights Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Inclusive Game Development In game development, accessibility is often seen as a layer to add. Universal Design for Learning flips that mindset. It starts with the assumption that learners are diverse – and builds flexibility into every part of the experience. Originally developed for classrooms, UDL has since become a powerful framework for designing anything that teaches. For…
edtechgamebasedlearning Resource Roundup: The Best Game-based Learning Resources You read that title correctly – this is a resource resource roundup! We’ve curated a comprehensive collection of the best game-based learning resources so you have them all in one convenient place. From podcasts that dive deep into edtech trends, to books that unravel the secrets of educational game design, and even insightful TED Talks…
edtechgamebasedlearningk12social-emotional-learning Classroom Games to Teach Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in 2025 Schools are placing a stronger emphasis on social and emotional learning as they help students manage stress, build empathy, and collaborate effectively. Research continues to show that SEL skills – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making – are linked to improved academic outcomes and healthier classroom climates. Yet traditional SEL lessons can…