< Back to Blog sydney myers November 16, 2021 // Filament Staff Sydney studied Media and Game Development at UW Whitewater in hopes of going into an educational field to create things that could help better the world or people. She’s an avid Star Wars enthusiast who enjoys hiking, board games, and Pokemon.
gamebasedlearning Constructivism, Constructionism, and Video Games We should always strive to help students get the most out of their education! Video games serve as solutions to many of the challenges faced in traditional education, whether they are serving as tools for distance learners or keeping students engaged and motivated in the classroom. With their interactive and immersive nature, video games can…
edtechgamebasedlearninggamedesigngamedevstaffinsights FGP2-9: Crafting a Game Narrative In episode nine of the Filament Games Podcast, co-hosts Dan Norton and Brandon Pittser dive into the concept of in-game narrative. We also learn one of Brandon’s darkest secrets, what happens when nuclear materials are missing in action, and how to handle griefing in an MMO. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode Salt and Sanctuary…
adultlearningedtechgamebasedlearningk12 Stay Active All Summer: Video Games for Exercise Education As the novelty of summer wears off and the hours start to drag on, it’s easy to fall into a routine of lounging around and staring at screens for long stretches of time. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we have a solution that combines the best of both worlds: video games that encourage physical activity…