Alyssa Froehling

Alyssa is a graduate of Ohio State’s MFA Creative Writing program. She supported the sales and marketing team through content marketing and writing for social media. While not working, Alyssa is reading mystery novels, crying while playing the Life is Strange series, or walking her dog, Duckie.

Selected articles by the author

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Alyssa Froehling
June 10, 2024
Project Roundup: Free Educational Games You Can Play All Summer Long

Are you looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and learning this summer without the structure of a traditional classroom?

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Alyssa Froehling
July 10, 2024
Project Roundup: Science Games by Filament Games

Is there a better way to explore science than through the power of play? We don’t think so!

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Alyssa Froehling
July 8, 2024
Game-Based Learning, STEM, and Young Learners

A toddler stacking blocks, a preschooler mixing colors, a kindergartener examining a caterpillar on the sidewalk.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 1, 2024
What's New in Game-based Learning - July 2024

The dog days of summer are upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time for another sizzling installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning!

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Alyssa Froehling
June 12, 2024
Multiplayer Educational Games for Collaborative Summer Learning

Summer vacation is here, and it’s the perfect time for kids to not only have fun and relax, but also to strengthen their social connections and learn valuable skills through collaborative play.

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Alyssa Froehling
May 6, 2024
Project Roundup: Professional Training Games by Filament Games

Welcome or welcome back to the blog! In today’s project roundup, we’re showcasing some of the most exciting and innovative professional training games we’ve developed.

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Alyssa Froehling
April 1, 2024
What's New in Game-based Learning - April 2024

Spring is in full bloom, and so is the educational gaming industry! 🌷🌱 As we kick off April, it’s time to dig into the latest and greatest news on learning games, serious games, and AR/VR for learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 25, 2024
Game Spotlight: Mooving Cows

You may have heard of Mooving Cows by tuning in to our podcast or reading our blog on game-based learning and agriculture, but whether you’re familiar with our client UW-Madison’s animal-handling simulation game or not, there’s a lot of new things to be said about its success!

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Alyssa Froehling
March 18, 2024
Game-Based Learning for Art and Art History Education

Are video games and art classrooms an intuitive pairing – or like oil and water?

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Alyssa Froehling
February 7, 2024
Game Your Way to a Career: Entrepreneurs

You know what time it is! That’s right, it’s time for another installment of our “Game Your Way to a Career” series.

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Alyssa Froehling
January 8, 2024
Top Game-Based Learning Conferences to Attend in 2024

Ah, the start of a fresh year! 2024 is teeming with opportunities – opportunities to go to game-based learning conferences, that is.

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Alyssa Froehling
January 3, 2024
What's New in Game-based Learning - January 2024

Happy New Year and welcome to the latest edition of What’s New in Game-based Learning!

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Alyssa Froehling
December 18, 2023
Educational Gaming Rewind: Our Highlights of 2023

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that was 2023!

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Alyssa Froehling
December 13, 2023
A Look Back at our 2023 Releases

As another remarkable year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the cutting-edge projects we’ve undertaken in 2023.

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Alyssa Froehling
December 4, 2023
What's New in Game-based Learning - December 2023

Happy December! As another year winds down, we’ve got a special present just for you: the latest installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 23, 2022
5 More Amazing English Language Arts (ELA) Learning Games

Hello, Filamentarians! If you’ve been reading our blog for even a short amount of time, you already know that game-based learning and STEM go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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Alyssa Froehling
September 11, 2023
More Excellent Edtech, STEM, and Game-based Learning Podcasts

If you’re anything like us (which is likely, if you’re reading this blog in the first place) you’re passionate about game-based learning, edtech, STEM, and everything in between.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 22, 2023
Using Video Games to Foster Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is a critical skill that empowers individuals to navigate the complex world of money and make informed decisions.

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Alyssa Froehling
September 18, 2023
Our Favorite Online Game-based Learning Publications

Extra, extra, read all about it! And in case it wasn’t obvious, it is game-based learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
December 21, 2022
A Look Back at Our 2022 Game Releases

As another year draws to a close, we can’t help but reminisce on all of the incredible games we’ve created this year.

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Alyssa Froehling
September 26, 2022
10 Things You Should Know About Filament Games

Here at Filament Games, we believe that everyone is a lifelong learner! Whether you’re new to a topic or an expert, there’s always something new to learn.

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Alyssa Froehling
April 20, 2022
10 Amazing Edtech, Robotics, STEM, and Game-based Learning Podcasts

There’s a podcast for practically everything and everyone. Luckily for us, that means there’s an abundance of podcasts on game-based learning, edtech, STEM, robotics, and other related topics we’re passionate about!

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Alyssa Froehling
April 6, 2022
5 New Game-based Learning Books

Hello, friends of Filament! It’s been a little while since we’ve highlighted game-based learning books here on the blog.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 9, 2022
5 Myths About Game-based Learning

Myths! Rumors!

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Alyssa Froehling
October 25, 2021
Using Digital Games to Teach Collaboration

For students or employees – for anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis, really – collaboration is a fundamental skill.

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Alyssa Froehling
October 20, 2021
The Educational Games of Our Youth

Ah, sweet memories! via Giphy Previously, we’ve covered some shiny new educational games and gaming organizations that help build 21st century (future-facing) skills.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 15, 2023
Using Games to Teach Young Learners About Climate Change

While traditional teaching methods will always have their own merits, the dynamic nature of climate change demands innovative solutions.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 13, 2023
Video Games and Civil Rights Learning (Part 2)

If you read our last blog on video games and civil rights learning, you’ll know that video games can immerse players in a variety of different experiences outside of their own, fostering empathy and understanding.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 1, 2023
What's New in Game-based Learning - November 2023

Welcome, fellow knowledge seekers and game-based learning enthusiasts! It’s time to gather ’round for your monthly scoop of What’s New in Game-based Learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
October 16, 2023
VR and AR for Hands-on STEM Education

VR and AR have the potential to change so much about our workforce – and in many fields, it already is!

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Alyssa Froehling
September 25, 2023
Game-based Learning Books You Should Read

We’ve covered how learning games can promote literacy, but what about literature about educational gaming?

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Alyssa Froehling
August 21, 2023
Social-Emotional Learning with Video Games for K-12 Learners

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a crucial focus in education today, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for success in school, work, and life.

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Alyssa Froehling
August 14, 2023
More Great Games for K-12 Students

Friendly reminder: fun doesn’t have to end once the school year begins. Education and fun are not opposites, and can be combined quite nicely if we do say so ourselves!

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Alyssa Froehling
August 9, 2023
Project Roundup: K-12 Games by Filament Games

In the ever-evolving realm of K-12 education, engaging students through interactive and immersive learning experiences is essential.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 3, 2023
What's New in Game-based Learning - July 2023

We hope you’re enjoying the sizzling days of summer so far. If you’re seeking respite from the scorching summer heat, you’re in the right spot, because here, in this very article, is the coolest game-based learning news of the past month.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 12, 2023
More Medical Applications for VR and AR

Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies have come a long way since their inception.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 22, 2023
Project Roundup: English Language Arts Games by Filament Games

As an award-winning game development company that specializes in creating educational games, we have developed numerous games designed to teach English Language Arts (ELA).

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Alyssa Froehling
March 13, 2023
Language Acquisition with Video Games

How are your New Year’s Resolutions going so far this year? One of mine was to relearn French, which I haven’t studied since graduating high school.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 15, 2023
5 More Reasons Why We Love Game-based Learning

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, Filamentarians, and we’re feeling sentimental. Why?

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Alyssa Froehling
February 8, 2023
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.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 1, 2023
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!

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Alyssa Froehling
January 25, 2023
Research Roundup: Immersive Learning is the Future

Exciting news, Filamentarians! This March, our VP Jennifer Javornik will be venturing to Austin, Texas, along with some of our friends from FIRST, Museum of Science, and Roblox to join a panel called “Learning in Immersive Experiences is the Future” at SXSW.

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Alyssa Froehling
January 4, 2023
What's New in Game-based Learning - January 2023

Happy 2023, Filamentarians! 🎉 It may be the New Year, but one thing will always remain the same – you can count on us to fill you in on all the 🔥hottest🔥 game-based learning news.

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Alyssa Froehling
December 5, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - December 2022

We’ve almost made it, Filafolks. Yet another edtech-filled trip around the sun!

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Alyssa Froehling
November 28, 2022
Check Out These Robots!

It’s RoboCo release month! If you’re new to the blog or catching up, RoboCo, our robotics sandbox game, was released on Steam Early Access for PC earlier this month.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 2, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - November 2022

Time to bust out the cornucopia – we have a whole buffet of the latest game-based learning news for you, just in time for November!

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Alyssa Froehling
October 26, 2022
21st Century Skills in 2022

The 21st century started on January 1, 2001. From then until now, it’s safe to say that educational technology has evolved significantly in efficiency, scope, and methodology.

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Alyssa Froehling
October 17, 2022
Game Your Way to a Career: Strategists

Welcome or welcome back to the Filament Games blog! Today, we’re continuing our focus on game-based learning and 21st-century skills – or as we like to call them, future-facing skills.

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Alyssa Froehling
September 12, 2022
Top 10 Reasons to Work at Filament Games in 2022

Are you interested in a career at Filament Games? There’s a lot to love about working for an educational game developer, but somehow, we managed to narrow this list down to our top 10 reasons why working at Filament is fulfilling and fun.

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Alyssa Froehling
August 29, 2022
2022 K-12 EdTech Trends

At the beginning of this year, we made some edtech predictions for 2022. We guessed that remote/hybrid learning would stick around, that the educational metaverse would take shape, and that esports (including scholastic esports, like digital robotics!) would continue to grow in popularity.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 13, 2022
Excellent Conservation and Environmental Science Games

Is there a video game from your childhood that stands out above the rest? For me, that game is Zoo Tycoon.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 27, 2022
VR and the Humanities

Virtual reality is a versatile medium. As you can see in our latest roundup of educational VR (and AR) games, VR runs the gamut from STEM to fine arts education.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 6, 2022
Excellent and Educational VR and AR Games

Have you heard about the educational benefits of virtual reality? Whether VR learning takes place in the classroom, in the workplace, or at home, highly immersive games have the power to transport anyone anywhere – building empathy, future-facing skills, and more.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 1, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - June 2022

What time is it? Sure, it’s summertime – but also time for another installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning!

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Alyssa Froehling
May 9, 2022
Research Round-Up: Educational Games for Adults

We’re clearly familiar with educational games for adult learners – we’ve developed titles such as the Demonstrating Respect Game, Saving Lives!, MSI Retail Sim, and more.

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Alyssa Froehling
May 2, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - May 2022

Happy May, Filamentarians! We’re here to ring in the new month with a sunny new installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
April 27, 2022
Resource Roundup: Learn More About Game-based Learning!

Want to learn more about game-based learning, but you’re overwhelmed with all of the information out on the internet?

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Alyssa Froehling
March 30, 2022
Video Games and Poetry

Happy (Almost) National Poetry Month! We’ve touched on the fine arts and video games on the blog before, from music learning games to simulated art galleries.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 14, 2022
Video Games and Civil Rights Learning

If you read our last post, you know why studying history is so important! As we conclude Black History Month and begin Women’s History Month, there are a lot of historical and present-day figures and events to remember and learn about.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 2, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - March 2022

We’ve made it to March, which means we’ve almost made it out of the winter! Punxsutawney Phil did predict six more weeks of winter last month, but regardless, we’re thinking positive and warm thoughts this month!

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Alyssa Froehling
February 14, 2022
Work With Filament Games: How to Get Hired Series Roundup

Filament Games wouldn’t be what it is today without our team! We’re an eclectic group of professionals with a passion for learning.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 7, 2022
The Do's and Don'ts of Educational Game Development

Do you have an idea for an educational video game that you just can’t get out of your head, but you’re not sure where to start?

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Alyssa Froehling
February 2, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - February 2022

Welcome to a brand new month, FilaFriends! Ah, February – a time to take extra care to celebrate everyone and everything you love.

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Alyssa Froehling
January 31, 2022
January Wrap-up - What's New in 2022

The beginning of each year is always brimming with possibilities and potential! This month on the blog, we focused on the latest and greatest technology and game-based learning news, while keeping a focus on the horizon.

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Alyssa Froehling
January 12, 2022
5 Educational Games We’re Excited to Play in 2022

🚨Attention – this is not a drill! Those once far-off release dates are getting closer and closer!🚨 A new year means new games, and we don’t know about you, but we are excited already just looking at a small sample of what 2022 has to offer when it comes to educational games!

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Alyssa Froehling
January 3, 2022
What's New in Game-based Learning - January 2022

🎉Happy New Year!🎉 We’re starting off this year on the blog with some fresh game-based learning news!

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Alyssa Froehling
November 29, 2021
Game-based Learning and Passion-based Learning

I think this is it. I think we’ve found it.

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Alyssa Froehling
November 10, 2021
Educational Games and Media Literacy

There is a lot of data on the internet. Like, a lot.

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Alyssa Froehling
October 27, 2021
Excellent Learning Games That Teach ELA and ESL

It’s been too long since we’ve covered some excellent ELA (English Language- Arts) and ESL (English as a Second Language) learning games on the blog!

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Alyssa Froehling
October 11, 2021
Student-Created Educational Games

Video game enthusiasts live in an exciting time where game development is becoming more approachable than ever before for people of all ages — games themselves have the capability to teach game development skills, such as programming and design (among other future-facing skills).

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Alyssa Froehling
September 22, 2021
Excellent Mobile App Games for Education

via duolingo.com Hear ye, hear ye! Sometimes students need to learn on the go or without the help of an entire PC setup, which is why we’ve created the list below of educational mobile app games to fit all types of teaching needs.

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Alyssa Froehling
August 7, 2024
How Video Games Build Resilience

You’ve probably heard the age-old warning that video games rot your brain. But what if we told you that gaming could actually help you build mental fortitude and resilience?

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Alyssa Froehling
August 5, 2024
What's New in Game-based Learning - August 2024

Welcome back, Filamentarians! August is upon us, and while the sun might be setting a bit earlier these days, the present (and future) of game-based learning is still shining bright.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 31, 2024
Resource Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM

If you can believe it, yet another month has passed us by! Our focus this July has been the intersection of game-based learning and STEM education.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 29, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 8 Episode 2 - SXSW Interview with Jodi Asbell-Clarke

Our SXSW EDU interview series continues with a very special guest: Jodi Asbell-Clarke, a Filament Luminary and the Director and Co-Founder of the Educational Gaming Environments group (EdGE) at TERC.

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Alyssa Froehling
July 22, 2024
Research Roundup: Game-based Learning and STEM Education

The combination of game-based learning and STEM education has always been a hotbed of innovation, but new and advancing technologies are making it even more exciting as of late!

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Alyssa Froehling
July 3, 2024
Teaching Sustainability Through STEM Games

Sustainability and environmental conservation are pressing global issues that can be difficult and stressful to approach in the classroom.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 26, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 6 - CES Interview with Mike Lucero

The newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast is sure to level up your industry insights!

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Alyssa Froehling
June 24, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 5 - CES Interview with Jani Penttinen

In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Jani Penttinen, a luminary in our industry!

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Alyssa Froehling
June 17, 2024
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.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 5, 2024
Why Summer Learning is Important (and Doesn't Have to be Boring!)

Summer vacation: a time for sun, fun, and – learning loss? Unfortunately, it’s true.

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Alyssa Froehling
June 3, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 4 - CES Interview with Rachel Baynes and Phil Duffy

Prepare to have your perception of robotics and AI transformed – there’s a new episode of the Filament Games Podcast!

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Alyssa Froehling
May 29, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 3 - CES Interview with Verta Maloney

Prepare to be inspired! In this extraordinary episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, has the pleasure of speaking with verta maloney, a visionary founder, captivating storyteller, and catalyst for anti-racism.

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Alyssa Froehling
May 22, 2024
Getting Grants for Indie Games and Discussing Educational Games (Podcast)

Attention indie game developers: what if we told you that grants could be the key to unlocking your game’s full potential?

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Alyssa Froehling
May 20, 2024
Game-based Learning, Employee Engagement, and Remote Work

In this relatively new era of remote and hybrid work, businesses (much like higher education institutions) are facing an engagement crisis.

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Alyssa Froehling
May 15, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 2 - CES Interview with Tami Bhaumik

Today, we’re bringing you another exciting episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas!

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Alyssa Froehling
May 8, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 1 - CES Interview with Amanda Krisher

In the premiere episode of Season 7 of the Filament Games Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview straight from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas!

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Alyssa Froehling
May 1, 2024
What's New in Game-based Learning - May 2024

April showers bring May flowers – and a fresh bouquet of game-based learning news!

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Alyssa Froehling
April 29, 2024
Resource Roundup: AI and Educational Game Development

Another month has come and gone, Filafriends! This April, we decided it was high time to dig deep into how artificial intelligence is affecting our industry.

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Alyssa Froehling
April 24, 2024
Video Game Art and AI

The increasing prevalence of AI in the art world has been nothing short of controversial.

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Alyssa Froehling
April 22, 2024
QA, Games, and AI

Welcome back to our series on AI and its impact on game development at Filament!

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Alyssa Froehling
April 8, 2024
Nurturing Problem-Solvers Inside and Outside the Realm of Games (Podcast)

How can we prepare students for the real world through game-based learning experiences?

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Alyssa Froehling
March 20, 2024
Game-based Learning and Creative Writing

If you’re an avid gamer, reader, binge-watcher, or a combination of all three, you’ll know that more and more, people from all walks of life are recognizing and appreciating video games for their unique storytelling merits.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 13, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 8 - Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis

What does the future hold for gaming as entertainment and beyond? As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), this week’s Filament Games Podcast guest Stan Pierre-Louis is a prominent strategic leader of the US video game industry.

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Alyssa Froehling
March 6, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 7 - Games for Change Festival Interview with Rebecca Benghiat

Terms like “addiction,” and “anxiety” often carry heavy stigma around with them.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 27, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 6 - Games for Change Festival Interview with Madeline Di Nonno

In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as Jennifer Javornik, Chief Partnerships Officer here at Filament, sits down with Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 20, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 5 - Games for Change Festival Interview with Elizabeth Newbury

Ready to explore policy through play? Get ready for another illuminating conversation about serious games on the Filament Games Podcast!

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Alyssa Froehling
February 19, 2024
Game Your Way to a Career: Content Creators

Welcome to the final installment of “Game Your Way to a Career.” In this conclusion to our series on video games and 21st century skills, we’re discussing content creators, and how building skills related to content creation can give gamers a leg up in many different career paths!

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Alyssa Froehling
February 14, 2024
How Video Games Teach Communication Skills

Communication is a vital skill. Whether you’re at home with family, out with friends, or having discussions at work or school, the ability to convey your ideas, needs, feelings, and thoughts is crucial.

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Alyssa Froehling
February 13, 2024
Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 4 - Games for Change Festival Interview with Jane Lee

How can video games support teenagers, assisting not only with their traditional education, but also their resilience, self-confidence, and mental health?

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