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What’s New in Game-based Learning – February 2022

February 2, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

Welcome to a brand new month, FilaFriends! Ah, February – a time to take extra care to celebrate everyone and everything you love. At Filament, we love game-based learning, and we love to keep all of our readers up to date with the most interesting games for impact, serious game, and AR/VR news that each…

5 New Game-based Learning Books

April 6, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Hello, friends of Filament! It’s been a little while since we’ve highlighted game-based learning books here on the blog. While you can educate yourself on all things game-based learning from a variety of resources (many of them free!), from blog posts to videos to news articles, not many are as in-depth and satisfying as physical…

Research Roundup: VR and AR for Learning

June 29, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

We live in an exciting time where playing a video game doesn’t always mean sitting down in front of a computer or TV screen. While a mouse and keyboard, a controller, or a handheld console can provide plenty of opportunities for playful learning, learners from all walks of life can truly immerse themselves in the…

2022 K-12 EdTech Trends

August 29, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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. While the year isn’t quite over yet, we’re happy to report that…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – November 2022

November 2, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

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! In case you’re new here, welcome to “What’s New in Game-based Learning.” This is a series where we, your friendly neighborhood educational game developer, keep you up to date on…

6 Educational Games We’re Excited to Play in 2023

January 23, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

We’re feeling ⚡electrified⚡ about 2023! One of the main reasons for our excitement? All of the cool learning games that are coming out this year, of course! via Giphy As leaders in the educational games space, we have a finger on the pulse of all the latest game-based learning news and technology trends. We don’t…

6 Excellent Games for Teaching World History

March 20, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

Learning about history can be a challenging task for many students, but video games have the potential to make it a more engaging and interactive experience. In this post, we will introduce you to six games that provide unique perspectives on historical events, cultures, and societies. From the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica to World War…

What is the Million Girls Moonshot?

May 17, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

In a world where STEM fields are rapidly growing and changing, it is essential to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate and succeed! Unfortunately, for many girls, particularly those from underrepresented communities, access to quality STEM education and career opportunities remain limited. That’s where the Million Girls Moonshot initiative comes in. via Giphy…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – August 2023

August 2, 2023 // Alyssa Froehling

As we step into August and embrace the final days of summer, we’re excited to bring you a plethora of game-based learning content for K-12 schools preparing for a fresh semester. But before we dive into that, it’s time for another edition of our “What’s New in Game-based Learning” series! So sit back, relax, and…